Caregiver

p style="margin: 0px;"strongRecognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity/strong/p p style="margin: 0px;"nbsp;/p p style="margin: 0px;"Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status./p p style="margin: 0px;"nbsp;/p p style="margin: 0px;"strongPart and Full Time Benefits Eligibility/strong/p ul liMedical, Dental, Vision insurance/li li401(k)/li liAssociate assistance program/li liEmployee discounts/li liReferral program/li liEarly access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)/li liOptional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance/li /ul p style="margin: 0px;"strongFull Time Only Benefits Eligibility/strong/p ul liPaid Time Off/li liPaid holidays/li liCompany provided life insurance/li liAdoption benefit/li liDisability (short and long term)/li liFlexible Spending Accounts/li liHealth Savings Account/li liOptional life and dependent life insurance/li liOptional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plannbsp;/li liTuition reimbursement/li /ul p style="margin: 0px;"Base pay in range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience. Role is also eligible for team based bonus opportunities. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program./p p style="margin: 0px;"nbsp;/p p style="margin: 0px;"Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year./p p style="margin: 0px;"nbsp;/p p style="margin: 0px;"The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting./p p style="margin: 0px;"nbsp;/ph3Responsibilities/h3div p style="margin: 0px;"Provides dementia care including adapted ADL’s, meaningful engagement and communication to residents following a person centered individual service plan. Treats residents with respect and dignity, recognizes individual needs, and encourages independence. Fosters a purposeful and engaging culture throughout the community./p ol liAssists residents and provides input in regards to the care plan and daily living activities. This includes bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring and getting to and from programs and meals according to the individual service plan and individualized interventions. Partners and encourages residents to be as independent as possible encouraging them to do as much of their own care as possible./li liParticipates in team behavioral expression meetings or discussions with community leadership./li liKnows the residents Life Story, preferences, historical routines and interests./li liServes meals to residents in the dining room. May assist in preparing meals following preplanned dementia friendly menus. Encourages residents with prompting and cueing skills to eat a proper diet and take adequate fluids while respecting the resident's right to free choice. Records and reports changes in resident's eating habits to the supervisor./li liInitiates and/or leads minimally one Daily Path engagement program provided for residents as described in the resident’s Life Story, Solace program or calendar. Encourages residents to socialize and participate in planned, spontaneous, individual or small group person centered programs and to support friendships between residents./li liMaintains residents' records daily, in a timely manner, and in accordance with company policy and procedures. This includes documentation related to medication distribution as applicable, engagement interests, incidents and observations, reporting any changes in resident's physical condition and/or behavior, visitors, etc. Observes and reports the health and emotional condition of each resident and promptly reports all changes to the supervisor./li liOnly if permitted by state specific regulations, may assist residents with medication as defined in medication procedure. Follows physician orders and state laws to administer medications to residents who cannot self-administer their medications. Exhibits understanding of and follows medication policies and procedures. Refer to state specific regulations regarding medication assistance./li liMaintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the residents. Performs general housekeeping, following cleaning schedules for resident laundry, bedrooms, dining area, living space, bathrooms, kitchen, etc./li liFollows proper procedures in emergency situations and responds promptly and positively to resident requests for assistance, including emergency pull cords, telephone calls, and requests from family and friends./li liMonitors the location of each resident and notifies the supervisor immediately if unable to locate a resident./li liEncourages teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers./li /ol p style="margin: 0px;"emThis job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor./em/p/divh3Qualifications/h3div p style="margin: 0px;"strongEducation and Experience/strong/p p style="margin: 0px;"High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and three to six months related experience preferred and/or training in direct service with older adults living with dementia, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Refer to specific state regulations for qualifications required to assist with medications and direct care duties. Knowledge of dementia, particularly of the Alzheimer's type./p p style="margin: 0px;"nbsp;/p p style="margin: 0px;"strongCertifications, Licenses, and other Special Requirements/strong/p p style="margin: 0px;"In accordance with state law, may need to possess current state certification and follow regulations to maintain current certification./p p style="margin: 0px;"nbsp;/p p style="margin: 0px;"strongPhysical Demands and Working Conditions/strong/p ul liStanding/li liWalking/li liSitting/li liUse hands and fingers to handle or feel/li liReach with hands and arms/li liClimb or balance/li liStoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl/li liTalk or hear/li liTaste or smell/li liAbility to lift: Up to 50 pounds/li liVision/li liRequires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors/li liOccasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage/li liOn-Call on an as needed basis/li liPossible exposure to communicable diseases and infections/li liPotential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting residents/li liExposure to latex/li liPossible exposure to blood-borne pathogens/li liPossible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infections, or biological hazards/li liSubject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment/li liRequires Travel: occasionally/li /ul p style="margin: 0px;"strongManagement/Decision Making/strong/p p style="margin: 0px;"Makes standard and routine decisions based on detailed guidelines with limited independent judgment. Problems are generally solved with clear, detailed guidelines or by reporting them to a supervisor./p p style="margin: 0px;"nbsp;/p p style="margin: 0px;"strongKnowledge and Skills/strong/p p style="margin: 0px;"Has a basic level of a skill and can follow written or verbal instructions. Has basic technical skills to complete a few repetitive and well-defined duties. Has a basic knowledge of the organization in order to answer basic questions. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively in English with residents, family members and other associates of the company. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Uses good judgment in emergency situations, and seeks assistance when needed./p p style="margin: 0px;"nbsp;/p p style="margin: 0px;"Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace./p/divh2Company/h2divdiv style="scroll-margin-top: 90px;" p style="scroll-margin-top: 90px;margin: 0px;"br//p /div div style="scroll-margin-top: 90px;" div style="scroll-margin-top: 90px;" p style="scroll-margin-top: 90px;margin: 0px 0px 1em;"Brookdale is a Great Place to Beb:/b/p ul style="scroll-margin-top: 90px;padding: 20px;" li style="scroll-margin-top: 90px;margin-bottom: 5px;"Gracious hospitality and neighborliness for our residents and families./li li style="scroll-margin-top: 90px;margin-bottom: 5px;"Home-like feel and all-around comfort for residents and visiting family members./li li style="scroll-margin-top: 90px;margin-bottom: 5px;"Entertaining events and gatherings so our residents can find connections in groups and 1:1 settings./li li style="scroll-margin-top: 90px;margin-bottom: 5px;"Industry leader in clinical care./li li style="scroll-margin-top: 90px;margin-bottom: 5px;"Nationwide company with over 675 communities, offering many opportunities to grown and learn as a sales professional./li li style="scroll-margin-top: 90px;margin-bottom: 5px;"Extensive corporate support including a robust training program./li /ul /div /div/div