MC Resident Caregiver - PRN

Watercrest Senior Living; Moseley (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Watercrest Senior Living is seeking a Memory Care Resident Caregiver (PRN) to support the Memory Care neighborhood. The role focuses on compassionate personal care, daily living activities, and coordinating with dining and community programs to provide high-quality care for residents.

The position requires effective communication, a warm and caring approach, and the ability to work under pressure. Prior memory care experience is valued, with CPR/First Aid certifications often preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CNA/ PCA/ Home Health Aide preferred but not required.
• Medication Assistance certification as needed per state regulations.
• CPR and First Aid certification required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and activities of daily living.
• Perform daily housekeeping tasks.
• Support residents with program participation and mobility to programs.
• Respond to emergency calls and ensure safety.
• Maintain infection control practices and report changes to supervisors.

Skills

Effective communication

Independent decision making

Warm, friendly, caring communication

Passion for senior care

Customer service principles

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA/ Personal Care Aide/Home Health Aide preferred

Medication Assistance license/certification per state

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

MC Resident Caregiver - PRN

Resident Care PRN Manual Labor Moseley, VA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 7011

Salary Range: $16.00 To $19.00 Hourly

A GREAT CAREER starts with a GREAT COMPANY!

• THE DIFFERENCE IS OUR PEOPLE . Our associates answer a calling to serve seniors and their families every day. We believe in continually investing in these servant hearts; we envision them to be our future servant-centered leaders.

We’ve achieved GREAT PLACE TO WORK status NINE YEARS IN A ROW .

• CAREER DEVELOPMENT . We reward our associates’ outstanding work and assist with career development to help fulfill their dreams!
• Faith Driven andMission-Centered. Our mission “To Welcome, To Care, To Serve” derives from four primary points of view (Purpose, Passion, Platform, and Potential) which inspire our associates to recognize and celebrate one another’s God‑given gifts through service.

Watercrest Richmond is looking for a Memory Care Resident Caregiver to join their Resident Care team! As a key member of the team, you will ensure the day‑to‑day care of our residents is provided in a sensitive, professional, and effective manner in the Memory Care neighborhood, as well as collaborate with the dining and community program to ensure best quality of care for all residents.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist residents with their personal care, activities of daily living, and activity engagement as assigned and as requested by residents
• Perform daily housekeeping tasks as assigned using established procedures and standards
• Review and participate in 24 Hour Reports, Daily Logs, Shift Cross-over Reports and Verbal Reports as needed
• Assist residents to and from scheduled programs
• Participate in resident programming when scheduled or as needed
• Promote personal choices, independence and spiritual needs
• Perform laundry duties as assigned
• Assist with cleaning and tidying of resident’s rooms
• Respond to resident emergency calls
• Dispose of all resident used hygiene care products
• Report all resident changes in condition immediately to the Memory Care Director or Resident Wellness Director (Director of Nursing)
• Check residents every two (2) hours or as required
• Assure that established infection control practices are maintained
• Report all hazardous conditions and equipment to the Memory Care Director
• Assure the equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of each shift
• Report all burned out light bulbs, exit lights, overhead lights, and emergency call lights to the supervisor as soon as possible on the day they are found.
• Report all accidents and incidents as soon as possible to your supervisor, no matter how minor
• Maintain the confidentiality of residents’ personal care information
• Honor the residents’ personal and property rights
• Be knowledgeable and prepared for emergency situations including disasters, fire and other emergencies
• Must in company uniform and resident ready at all times

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, team members, residents, family members, vendors, referral sources and outside contacts
• Able to make independent decisions
• Must be able to communicate in a warm, friendly and caring manner
• Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certified Nursing Assistant/ Personal Care Aide/Home Health Aide preferred, but not required
• License / Certificate for Medication Assistance (if applicable) as needed per state regulations
• CPR certification / First Aid certification

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience with seniors in a Memory Care environment preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:
• Able to stand or walk 75% of the day
• Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions
• Able to work under stress and in emergency situations
• Able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing and grasping
• Able to talk and hear effectively in order to convey messages, instructions and information to residents and team members
• Occasionally lift / carry up to 50 pounds