Entry Level Position - Caregiver for Seniors 12 hr Day Shift - Full Time - 16 Bed Facility

Job description

At Bestcare Assisted Living, our staff is responsible for providing the utmost in quality care and services to our clients and their families in our assisted living homes. We are looking for a compassionate caregiver to join our team at our 16-bed facility in Westminster. If you are looking for a career in health care, this is a great place to start. Bestcare will provide training, licensure, and support to help you build your career. The shifts available for this full time position are three or four 12 hour (7:00AM - 7:00PM) day shifts per week. Opportunities to pick up other shifts at our other facilities exist as well. There is a $2000 signing bonus for this position.

Responsibilities:

- The day shift is conducted with two or three Caregivers/Med Techs. The individual should have the maturity and confidence to work with experienced staff, be willing to learn, and be hands on helping our residents with ADLs (activities of daily living).

- Take the initiative to ensure resident needs are met, the facility stays in regulatory compliance at all times, interact with families and provide great customer service as needed.

- Ensure all ADLs are completed, ensure all regulatory requirements are met regarding MARs, and report any issues/opportunities for improvement to the house manager.

- Notify management of changes in condition or adjustments in the level of care
- Assist residents during the day with all manner of care needs consistent with an Assisted Living Facility.

- Assist in and prepare meals. Quality and variety of food is a priority at Bestcare due to its importance to our residents. A la carte breakfasts and menu flexibility is in place to allow you to bring your personality and favorite family recipes to our facilities, including desserts!

- Aid in the transition of care to the shift team at the end of your shift

- Responsible for light cleaning / organizing during the shift, ensuring the home stays in compliance with OSHA requirements and adherence to Bestcare's safety rules and regulations.

- Provides light snacks / drinks upon request of the residents

Qualifications:

• Dedication to and passion to serve seniors with excellent customer service skills
• Positive attitude, the flexibility to perform various duties in service to the residents and the ability to work in a team environment are keys to success
• High School diploma/GED accepted
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Physically fit and capable of helping clients and strong enough to aid in lifting them.
• Previous experience working with the elderly or infirm preferred but not required.
• Experience and qualifications of working in a kitchen or preparing large home cooked meals preferred but not required.
• Ability to make choices, decisions and act in the resident’s best interest
• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication and a level of understanding
• Demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills

Wages are dependent on qualifications and experience. As part of a small and close knit team, extra shifts and some overtime may be available as well.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 – 48 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you live within a 20 minute commute of Westminster, MD?

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $19