Caregiver - $1000 Sign On Bonus!

We are looking to hire Caregivers to meet the needs of the Residents we serve. Various shifts and positions available. Flexible schedule, willing to work Holidays and weekends as needed in rotation.

$1000 Sign on Bonus!

Duties: The Care Partner will provide care and assistance to residents in a compassionate, quality customer service environment that preserves dignity.

Benefits Include

• Total Care EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid Volunteer Program
• Vision/Dental/Life Insurance (Full-time employees only)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Medical Insurance - HDHP or PPO (Full-time employees only)
• Wages on Demand
• These benefits may be reduced depending on FT, PT, PRN or temporary job status. To receive certain benefits, eligible employees may be required to meet participation requirements and pay required premiums and other contributions.
• Health Savings Account with Company Match (Full-time employees only)
• Company matching 403(b) Plan
• Personal, Sick and Holidays
• Paid Vacation

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provides tours to potential residents and families that show how the resident’s individual needs can be met and promotes the concept of care in the community.
• Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor that encourages a positive, nurturing environment for the residents, families, vendors, and guests.
• Assures excellent customer service by maintaining open and honest communication, answering phone promptly and professionally, and assuring residents, families, and other employee’s needs are met.
• Documents/charts on residents’ changes and unusual occurrences.
• Picks up laundry from resident’s apartment as needed and transport to laundry room.
• Schedules doctor appointments as needed.
• Sorts, washes, dries, folds, and hangs laundry according to community procedure.
• Takes vital signs, and weighs residents.
• Maintains confidentiality of residents’ personal information in and out of the community and protects and supports residents’ rights.
• Returns clean laundry to resident apartment.
• Escorts residents to and from the dining room as needed.
• Assists residents with activities of daily living as described on individual care plans.
• Assists residents who have fallen providing safety, security, and compassion.
• Assists with basic cleaning and maintenance issues when needed.
• Demonstrates a SERVANT heart and attitude by following the Bethesda Senior Living Communities’ mission statement.
• Attends meetings/in-services/training sessions as required by Health Services Director and/or Executive Director.
• Calls Health Services Director, doctors, and families to inform of any change in condition, incidents, medications, etc. as needed.
• Answers call lights with patience and compassion following company guidelines.
• Communicates with residents, families, visitors, and employees in a positive manner using excellent communication skills.
• Cleans up after incidents in a timely, efficient manner while maintaining the dignity of the resident.
• Assists in serving meals and beverages and taking meal orders as needed.
• Listens to residents with empathy and assurance. Follows up with appropriate personnel regarding resident concerns.
• Makes rounds on resident to assure their safety and provide assistance as needed.
• Assists residents with showers, grooming, dressing, and toileting as needed.
• Ensures adequate daily coverage for meal service by communicating with the Culinary Services Director and/or Host/Hostess, to include taking resident orders for meals, providing drink refills according to residents’ / guests’ requests, assists with the cleaning, resetting and preparation of the dining room in-between meal times.
• Admits new residents per community policy.

Managerial Breadth/Scope of Job

Provides assistance with activities of daily living to the residents under the leadership of the Health Services Director.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Must be knowledgeable of the location of the SDS sheets on hazardous materials and able to understand the guidelines.
• Must show compassion and genuinely care for the elderly and disabled.
• Must maintain a current driver’s license and comply with all requirements of Bethesda’s Auto Policy.
• Ability to work in stressful situations with residents, families, visitors, and other staff.
• Must be able to work independently and prioritize work load as emergencies arise.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate with residents and staff

Education/Experience

High School diploma or equivalent preferred. Certification in nursing assistance desired. CPR and First Aid as required per state guidelines.

Working Environment/Physical Requirements

Moderate physical activity required by handling objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently. Must be able to stoop, bend, and reach. Must be able to lift residents in excess of 100 pounds with assistance.

• Bethesda Senior Living Communities reserves the right to pay a wage/salary that is lower or higher than the above posted compensation range.