What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver (Full-time) position at The Legacy at Long Meadow?
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Do you have a passion for serving & caring for our senior population? Join our team and let work be fun and fulfilling!
Working with Seniors can be the most
rewarding part of one’s life. Whether
it’s sharing their stories, letting them teach you a new hobby or helping them
discover a new one of their own – you will find that the relationships you
develop as a Caregiver are enriching and fun.
What you will do as a Caregiver
- Care for your assigned residents and assist with activities of daily living which may include helping them get up in the morning, toileting, bathing, getting dressed, eating, bed linen changes
- Assist with mobility/transferring residents to prevent falls
- Encourage residents to engage in scheduled activities, entertainment, exercise and dining
- Provide companionship through conversation and quality time
- Responding to call lights to address falls and other potential emergencies
- Performing and documenting duties as outlined in Individual Resident Care Plans
- Monitor and promptly communicate changes in resident condition to relevant care team
What do you need to be a Caregiver at our Community?
Resident pace can be slow, patience is required
The ability to effectively respond to varying moods of residents requires compassion and flexibility
Being a good companion requires listening and empathy
Caregivers stick to the rules and are relied upon to be honest and responsible
Good communication with Nurse, Dining staff, Activities team, Medicine Technicians and families relative to on-going care and needs of residents
Ability to maintain professionalism in appearance and demeanor
What can we offer you as a Caregiver?
- Flexible shifts available including Monday – Friday or Weekends Only
- Consistent Scheduling
- Shift differential pay (in participating locations)
- Text communication of available shifts to pick-up plus bonus pay
- Payroll advances between paychecks
- Caregiver training provided
- Specialized training for memory care provided
- Competitive paid time off (PTO) including designated holidays and wellness days
- Time and half pay for working designated major holidays
- Health Insurance includes medical, dental, vision, free life insurance, LTD/ADD
- 401k with company match up to 5% immediate vesting
- Free meal, uniform and parking
- Career and growth opportunity with a stable company in a high demand industry
Lifewell DOES NOT require team members to be vaccinated against COVID-19 (unless work location is New Mexico).
