Caregiver-MC

POSITION DESCRIPTION

JobTitle: Caregiver

Supervisor: Health Services Coordinator/Health Services Director

FLSAStatus: Hourly, non-exempt

DateApproved: September 2025

As a Caregiver, you embody our principle of Person-Centered care and support our mission statement through People, Passion, and Excellence by providing the highest standard of care and customer service. In assisted living and memory care, you foster independence, dignity, and safety while offering compassionate support tailored to residents' cognitive and physical abilities.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Six months of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Appropriate certification, as required by state
• Current and valid first aid and CPR certification
• Demonstrated ability to communicate politely and effectively (in English), both verbally and in writing, with residents and staff
• Meet state-related requirements (if applicable to position)
• Ability to work in a team setting and be a team player
• Maintain a positive, respectful, and professional approach with coworkers and residents
• Possess excellent customer and organizational skills
• Ability to work under time constraints with little supervision and meet department deadlines.
• Previous experience in senior living, preferred
• Satisfactorily pass Sunshine's and state-regulated criminal record clearance, health screening and
• TB clearance (if applicable)
• Training or willingness to train in dementia care practices (validation, redirection, and engagement strategies

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor health, safety, and well-being of the residents. Promptly report any changes in resident's
• physical condition and/or behavior to Health Services Director or Health Services Coordinator
• Properly follow shift-change procedures and documentation
• Assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and eating
• Support residents with memory loss by using patients, empathy, and specialized communication techniques
• Assist in keeping the environment safe and happy for residents
• Encourage and/or remind residents to participate in activities. Promote purposeful, individualized engagement that supports dignity and cognitive abilities.
• Immediately respond to resident emergencies; provide first aid assistance; debrief and document incident following company procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor

• Perform all work assigned for the agreed-upon salary, accepting no additional