Private Duty Assistant

  • Part-time
  • Community Name: Evergreen Retirement Community
  • Compensation: USD16.00 - USD17.00 - hourly

Company Description

Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. This position is responsible for providing personal assistance to residents in Independent Living and Assisted Living.

Job Description

Pay range: $16-17 per hour

  • Provide Personal Care as required: including but not limited to, giving showers/tub or sponge baths, shampooing hair, assisting with dressing, shaving, providing incontinence care, medication reminders, wheelchair transportation, transferring residents.
  • Provide Home Making Services as required: including but not limited to, making the bed, washing dishes, tidying the apartment, organizing closets and dresser drawers, laundering clothing and bedding, ironing clothes, grocery shopping, meal preparations.
  • Provide pet care: dog walks, cat care.
  • Provide additional assistance as required.
  • Document on the daily report sheets services provided to the resident. Daily reports to be completed and returned at the end of each shift.    
  • Attend all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
  • Strive to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
  • Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers.

Qualifications

Level of Formal Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Area of Study: General Education

Years of Experience: 1+ years

Type of Experience: General patient care in a care facility or in a home situation.

Language Skills: The ability to understand and speak the English language.

Personal Attributes: Patience and compassion for the elderly.

Additional Information

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off. All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday. Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs. Government requirements or exclusions may apply.

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