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SalaryCaregiver for Elderly
Are you passionate about serving others and living with purpose? If you possess a kind heart and a caring spirit, we want you on our team at our state-of-the-art facility.
Join our team and we will train you. Training begins on day 1. You can become a Caregiver Level 1 in as little as 90 days (with a pay promotion) and a Caregiver Level 2 within 6 months (and another pay promotion) and then a Caregiver/ Medical Technician within the first year (and another pay promotion up to $14.50 or more).
This position is currently part-time however we will have full-time openings soon.
- Paid time off for full-time employees, such as PTO, sick days, and vacation days
- Health insurance, Life insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Telemedicine benefit, Flex spending account such FSA, Short term disability insurance
- Training reimbursement, Wellness programs, Critical care benefit
- Employee recognition programs, employee incentive program,
- CERTUS pays for or provides all necessary training including entry-level state requirements, National Insitute of Dementia Education training, Care Planning, Nursing mentorship and so much more
Scope: To provide those residents participating in a CERTUS Enhancement Package with social engagement (or as a social companion) in a dignified, compassionate manner while encouraging as much independence as possible.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Prefer minimum 6 months of experience in assisted living or skilled care environment (but not necessary for the Social Companion Role; excellent customer service skills; strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to handle multiple tasks and work effectively with team members.
Essential Job Functions:
· Taking a genuine interest in assigned residents by listening to their needs, ensuring they feel safe, and providing them with social, physical, intellectual, and nutritional engagement.
· Assist resident with ambulation by encouraging consistent use of walking aides (cane, walker, corrective shoes), escort resident to and from their destination, and educate resident on fall prevention measures.
· Assist wellness team with redirecting concerning behaviors such as wandering and agitation.
· Communication with care team the resident’s needs and expressions (behaviors).
· Document and track resident engagement via CERTUS technology platform.
· Participate in community activities or special events; encourage residents’ involvement in activities and events.
· Assist with mealtime service in the dining room to include serving meals, clearing tables, resetting tables, and any other related duties as required.
· Utilize CERTUS engagement curriculum in engago resident.
· Guide or cue resident to the bathroom or to meals.
At CERTUS Premier Memory Care Living, our innovative approach to Memory Care treats the whole person, not just the symptoms of their memory loss, helping residents find renewed meaning and purpose in each day. Working closely with each resident, we help minimize the symptoms of their disease, even while we help them create wonderful new moments and memories. We are looking for someone who is motivated to make a difference. We are a small business with growth opportunities. We will train you! Bring your compassion, empathy, and motivation.
CERTUS Senior Living is an EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer) and drug-free workplace. We also have great benefits! We comply with the Agency for Health Care Administration (Agency) Level 2 Background Check Requirements.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $12.00 - $60.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
