Per Diem Caregiver-AM & PM

The Goodman Group, LLC; Stillwater (MN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 31,684; Part time

Job summary

The Goodman Group, LLC is seeking a compassionate Caregiver to support residents with daily living activities in our Minnesota community. This role emphasizes dignity, safety, and respectful care aligned with care plans.

Shifts available per diem, including morning and evening slots. The Caregiver will report to a supervisor, document observations, and assist with mobility, social activities, and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Must meet state and federal requirements.
• Prefer 6 months or more of care experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADL) while maintaining dignity and respect.
• Help with moving, transferring, and mobility using safe techniques.
• Report changes or incidents to a supervisor promptly.
• Encourage participation in activities and outings as needed.
• Respond to resident requests promptly and provide care as needed.
• Observe and report changes in residents' condition to the nurse.
• Follow infection control practices and safety guidelines.
• Ensure personal care needs are met per service schedule.

Skills

ADL support

Communication

Compassion

Confidentiality

Job description

Summary

The Caregiver plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. The primary purpose of this position is to provide residents with routine daily care services in a caring and respectful manner in accordance with the assessment and service plan.

Shift and Wage

• Per Diem shifts available: AM & PM
• Morning shift: 7:00 AM – 3:15 PM
• Evening shift: 3:00 PM – 11:15 PM
• Hourly wage: $18–$23

Essential Job Functions

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADL) tasks, including but not limited to bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and mobility, maintaining resident dignity and respect and in accordance with all policies, procedures, regulations and guidelines.
• Assist with moving and transferring residents into and out of bed, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc. following all safety/lifting and transferring techniques.
• Communicate appropriate information (including incident reports) and any observed or suspected resident change of condition to a supervisor immediately.
• Assist residents to walk with or without self‑help devices as instructed.
• Encourage residents to socialize and participate in scheduled activities and outings and assist with those activities as needed.
• Respond promptly and courteously to all resident alerts, needs and/or requests for care, and provide assistance with care as needed.
• Observe emotional condition of each resident, promptly reporting all changes to the nurse.
• Follow and promote personal safety precautions and a safe environment for residents by observing infection control practices, following facility guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to the nurse or management.
• Check each resident per service schedule to ensure that his/her personal care needs are being met in accordance with his/her wishes.
• Ensure resident safety by assisting in the performance of fire or other safety drills.
• Perform other essential job‑related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Critical Skills

• Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
• Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
• Capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
• Communicate effectively in a manner that is sufficient for supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job to ensure resident privacy.
• Knowledge/proficiency of facility EHR.

Education and Experience

• Must meet all applicable state and federal requirements for this position.
• Prefer 6 months or more of experience in a home care, assisted living, or long‑term care facility.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have any direct reports or supervisory responsibilities.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Tasks assigned to this position may involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds; moving, lifting or transferring of residents may involve lifting up to seventy‑five (75) pounds.
• Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift and carry to a height of three (3) feet, push and pull to a distance of five (5) feet.
• Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles over time without fatigue.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, sit and reach.
• Fine motor skills.

Cognitive Requirements

• Executes tasks independently.
• Ability to express yourself clearly and effectively verbally.
• Ability to concentrate on moderate details with frequent interruptions.
• Visual acuity.
• Hearing alertness.

Environmental Requirements

• Ambient room temperatures and lighting.

Other Requirements

• None.

Platinum Service

Platinum Service is characterized by a high level of responsiveness delivered in a competent, timely and caring way. Employees commit to providing courteous, responsive, and quality service to our residents by following the principles of our Platinum Service program.