```Duties:```
- Provide direct care and support to residents in an assisted living facility or nursing home setting.
- Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Prepare and serve meals to residents, ensuring dietary restrictions and preferences are followed.
- Assist with light housekeeping tasks such as cleaning resident rooms and common areas.
- Monitor and report any changes in residents' physical or mental health to the appropriate medical staff.
- Promote and uphold resident rights, dignity, and independence in all interactions.
- Provide emotional support and companionship to residents, fostering a positive and caring environment.
```Requirements:```
- Previous experience in caregiving or a related field is preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of assisted living or nursing home regulations and procedures is a plus.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting and physically demanding tasks as needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with residents, families, and staff members.
- Compassionate and patient nature with a genuine desire to help others.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Flexibility to work various shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and requirements may be subject to change based on the needs of the facility.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Supplemental schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
- Kutztown, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person