Caregiver Assistant

Bickford of Burlington Burlington, IA, US

Starting at $14.50

Join our DYNAMIC team at Bickford Senior Living as a Caregiver Assistant! The Caregiver Assistant supports resident care within the branch. Ensuring Resident’s daily needs are met in a compassionate way that maintains their dignity, allowing them to live their life to the fullest!

This position offers a full suite of benefits options that vary based on employment status. Some of the benefits include, but are not limited to:

Full-time employees are eligible for all benefits (medical, dental, vision, and voluntary products)
Part-time employees (29 or fewer hours per week) are eligible for Voluntary Life, Voluntary Short-Term Disability,
Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Identity Protection, and Cyber Monitoring
Benefits start on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
Prescription savings plans
All employees are eligible for 401(k) with employer match
Pay available daily

"There is no higher calling, no greater purpose than a caregiver. Somehow, we’ve come to believe that caregiving is just for some of us and not all. Yet, at our core, we are all made to love, connect, to extend ourselves in service to others. The question is… do we have the will to love, do what it takes, and risk ourselves in caring, even when the burden is great? In times of happiness and sadness, we are that caregiver” - www.bickfordseniorliving.com/caregivers-manifesto

RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

Responsibilities:

Know the residents you serve, providing care based on their service plans.
Assist in all aspects of a resident’s daily life, including activities of daily living, meal service, and social engagement.
Appropriately communicate with branch clinical leadership when a resident’s needs change.
Knowledge of how to approach and care for residents with dementia.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED; or one-year related experience.
Willing to successfully complete the Certified Nurse Aide course within six months of hire.
Willing to take additional training or education, which specific states may require.
CPR and First Aid certifications required or willingness to obtain certification.
Ability to handle multiple priorities.
Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication.
Competent in organizational and time management skills.
Demonstrates good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

ABOUT BICKFORD SENIOR LIVING:

Bickford Senior Living is a community of caregivers who are dedicated to doing whatever it takes to enrich our resident’s happiness. Founded in 1991 in Olathe, Kansas, by the Eby Family. Mary Bickford, the matriarch of the family, was the first resident of a Bickford Branch and our namesake. That location became the start of a tradition of caring that has extended to over 50 locations in 7 states. Although Bickford Senior Living has grown in size… we pride ourselves in the family environment that is the foundation on which Bickford has served thousands of residents and employees throughout the years.

www.bickfordseniorliving.com/our-story

At Bickford, you will…

Make a Difference Every Day
We are passionate about our mission — to champion quality of life for all seniors. We deliver high-quality care with a personal touch and encourage our residents to enjoy life to the fullest.

Be Part of a Uniquely Supportive Community
The care-focused environment we create for residents extends to our team members. We offer programs, rewards, and benefits to help you live your best.

Ignite Your Potential
We believe potential has no limits. We offer best-in-class leadership development programs designed to grow our leaders. We are committed to helping our team members achieve their career goals.

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