Caregiver Job at Five Star Senior Living in Raleigh

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Overview

At Five Star Senior Living, our people are the critical link to those we serve, and it is their vitality, energy, and caring nature that allows us to fulfill our mission of enriching and inspiring the journey of life. In addition to nurturing and advancing the lives of our residents, our team members enjoy meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth, within a supportive culture centered around advancing their lives, as well.

The Caregiver position provides support for our community’s residents with essential day-to-day tasks they can no longer perform or need help with. Caregivers are responsible for helping people with daily tasks, such as laundry, cleaning, bathing, dressing, and taking their medication. Successful Caregivers are sensitive, respectful and are passionate about helping those in need.

What You’ll Do

• Helping with personal hygiene, including bathing, grooming, and dressing
• Supporting residents with medication
• Repositioning residents in bed and escorting them around the community
• Toileting, incontinent care
• Take vital signs, such as blood pressure, heart rate and pulse
• Observe and report on residents’ health, escalating any problems efficiently and effectively
• Detail daily reports to Nurse, or designated charge person, at end of shift
• Provide emotional support and serve as a source of comfort for residents and their loved ones
• Assist residents with mobility by helping them get in and out of bed, chairs, or wheelchairs
• Assist residents with eating and drinking
• Responsibilities include customer service, caregiving, resident safety and communication

What You’ll Bring / Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, although mandatory in certain states
• Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years old, or the age required by state regulations, whichever is higher
• Working experience alone, on a team, and on projects start to finish
• Strong emotional intelligence and listening skills
• Dedication to the medical field, especially towards working with the residents
• Must pass State and company background checks and drug test
• Take Vital signs
• Assisting resident with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
• Medication supervision (within the scope of the state regulations)
• Read, write, speak and understand the English language

Shift/Hours

Daytime

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401k + Match
• Competitive PTO
• Life, Disability & other supplemental benefits
• Professional Development Funds
• Wellness Coaching & Personal Support Benefits
• Recognition & Reward Programs

EEOC

Five Star prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee with regard to or on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, ancestry, sex, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity and expression (including transgender), sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, military status, certain criminal records, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), HIV testing, and taking of parental leave or membership in any other category protected by applicable law. Five Star complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Five Star expressly prohibits harassment based on protected characteristics and will not tolerate retaliation for exercising legal rights under any federal, state, or local law.