What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver/Med Tech position at The Gables of Pocatello Memory Care?
Caregiver
The Gables in Pocatello is a Memory Care community for the elderly. We are looking for a competent Caregiver to care for our residents in a professional and compassionate manner. Must be hardworking, honest and reliable.
We are currently hiring for the graveyard shift, evening and the 4-8pm shift.
Pay ranges from $13-15/hour based on experience. Graveyard shifts receive differential pay.
The ideal candidate will be patient and friendly with excellent communication skills. You should be able to follow instructions and assist our residents with activities of daily living.
Responsibilities
- Help residents take prescribed medication (Must have Med Certification)
- Assist residents with ambulation and mobility around the community
- Assist residents with personal care and hygiene
- Help residents with physical therapy exercises
- Cooking
- Perform light housekeeping duties that residents can’t complete on their own
- Be a pleasant and supportive companion
- Report any unusual incidents
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Skills
- Proven experience as a caregiver
- Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid (CPR)
- Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
- Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
- Respectful and compassionate
- Good time management skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong ethics
- High school diploma or equivalent
Must have First Aid/CPR certification, medication certification and be able to clear a criminal history background check. We can help individuals acquire these certifications.
We also offer full benefits for full time employees, including affordable healthcare and paid time off.
The Gables strives to live by its mission statement - Excellence in care from our family to yours.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $15
