Senior Living Caregiver: Compassion & Connection

Peaceful Pines Senior Living; Huron (SD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Peaceful Pines Senior Living is seeking a Caregiver to support residents across Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care with daily activities and emotional well-being. You will deliver person-centered care, ensure safety and dignity, and collaborate with nursing and life enrichment teams to create a home-like environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living tasks, recording observations, and promoting independence while respecting resident history and preferences.

Qualifications

• Must submit to a TB test in accordance with state regulations.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to perform physical tasks required in caregiving (lifting, bending, standing, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Assist Assisted Living and Memory Care residents with activities of daily living including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, mobility, and transfers.
• Support residents with eating, hydration, and overall comfort throughout the day.
• Provide care that promotes safety, dignity, independence, and personal choice.
• Assist with positioning, walking, bending, kneeling, and transporting residents as needed.
• Record vital signs and observe physical and emotional changes in residents.
• Provide support through conversation, companionship, and emotional presence.
• Recognize and honor each resident's preferences, routines, and personal history.
• Utilize person-centered and dementia-informed care techniques to support residents experiencing cognitive impairment, confusion, anxiety, or behavioral expressions.

Skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Communication skills

Observation skills

Patience

Job description

Peaceful Pines Senior Living is seeking a Caregiver to support residents across Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care with daily activities and emotional well-being. You will deliver person-centered care, ensure safety and dignity, and collaborate with nursing and life enrichment teams to create a home-like environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living tasks, recording observations, and promoting independence while respecting resident history and preferences.