Resident Care Giver - Job Summary The Resident Care Giver provides direct, person-centered care to residents while supporting their safety, dignity, independence, and overall well-being.
Available Shift Position:
Full-Time Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM (35 hours per week) Personal Care & Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Assist residents with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and other personal care needs. Assist with mobility, transfers, positioning, and fall prevention. Provide assistance with eating, hydration, and other activities of daily living (ADLs). Follow each resident's individual care plan, routines, needs, and preferences. Encourage residents to maintain as much independence as safely possible. Maintain residents' dignity, privacy, and comfort while providing care. Mental Health & Person-Centered Support Provide compassionate support to residents experiencing anxiety, depression, agitation, confusion, or other emotional or behavioral challenges. Use a calm, respectful, and person-centered approach when responding to residents. Recognize changes in mood, behavior, mental status, or functioning and report concerns promptly. Provide reassurance, redirection, and emotional support when needed. Respect each resident's choices, preferences, cultural background, and individual needs. Encourage appropriate activities, engagement, and socialization. Documentation & Communication Complete clear, accurate, and timely documentation for each shift. Document personal care, ADLs, behaviors, activities, and other services provided. Document and report changes in a resident's physical condition, mood, behavior, or functioning. Promptly report incidents, injuries, falls, health concerns, or significant changes to the appropriate supervisor or clinical staff. Communicate important resident information with other staff to support continuity of care. Maintain resident confidentiality at all times. Health, Safety & Additional Responsibilities Administer medications and perform delegated healthcare tasks after required training and approval. Follow infection-control practices and proper use of protective equipment. Follow fall-prevention, emergency, and general safety procedures. Assist with meal preparation, food safety, and modified diets as directed. Complete assigned household duties and maintain a clean and safe environment. Follow professional boundaries and all company policies and procedures. Experience & Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Previous experience working in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, group homes, residential care homes, home healthcare, or similar care settings preferred. Experience assisting with ADLs, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, and transfers preferred. Experience supporting older adults and/or individuals with mental health, cognitive, behavioral, or developmental needs preferred. Medication administration experience is preferred. Ability to recognize and report changes in a resident's condition or behavior. Ability to complete accurate and timely documentation. Strong communication skills, patience, dependability, and professionalism. Ability to work independently and as part of a care team. Must maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries. Must be able to follow resident care plans, instructions, safety procedures, and company policies.
Pay:
$18.00 per hour Expected hours: 35.0 per week Ability to
