Caregiver

Caregiver plays a vital role in supporting residents' daily lives across Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. This position provides hands-on assistance with daily activities while ensuring each resident is treated with compassion, dignity, and respect. At Peaceful Pines Senior Living, *Living Life Together* means recognizing that every resident has a unique story, preferences, and pace of life. The Caregiver supports not only physical needs, but also emotional well-being, connection, and purpose-helping residents feel safe, valued, and truly at home. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** Resident Care: • Assist Assisted Living and Memory Care residents with activities of daily living including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, mobility, and transfers. • Support residents with eating, hydration, and overall comfort throughout the day. • Provide care that promotes safety, dignity, independence, and personal choice. • Assist with positioning, walking, bending, kneeling, and transporting residents as needed. • Record vital signs and observe physical and emotional changes in residents. • Provide support through conversation, companionship, and emotional presence. • Recognize and honor each resident's preferences, routines, and personal history. • Utilize person-centered and dementia-informed care techniques to support residents experiencing cognitive impairment, confusion, anxiety, or behavioral expressions. Resident Experience & Engagement: • Answer call lights and pendant systems promptly and respond with urgency and compassion. • Engage residents in meaningful interactions during care-not just task completion. • Encourage participation in activities, social engagement, and dining experiences. • Support residents in maintaining independence and choice in their daily routines. • Observe mood, behavior, and engagement, and respond with empathy and understanding. • Contribute to a warm, home-like environment where residents feel connected and valued. Daily Living Support: • Support meal service with attention to presentation, dignity, and resident preference. • Assist residents during meals, as needed, while encouraging independence. • Clean and reset dining areas after meals. • Recognize dining as a key part of social connection and daily enjoyment. Documentation & Communication: • Document outcomes related to resident care, behavior, activity, and intake accurately and timely. • Communicate changes in health condition, behavior, or care needs to nursing leadership. • Share important updates with team members across shifts to ensure continuity of care. • Follow all documentation policies and regulatory requirements. Team Collaboration & Culture: • Promote and support a positive work environment. • Work closely with nursing, culinary, and life enrichment teams to support the full resident experience. • Contribute to a culture of person-centered care and shared accountability. • Participate in team meetings, training, and ongoing development. Safety, Compliance & Infection Control: • Maintain confidentiality of all resident and staff information. • Follow all Peaceful Pines policies and procedures as well as state and federal regulations. • Adhere to OSHA and CDC guidelines for infection control and safety practices. • Ensure a clean, safe, and organized environment for residents and team members. • Complete light housekeeping duties as needed to support resident comfort and safety. **GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:** • Must submit to a TB test in accordance with state regulations. • Ability to work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays. • Ability to perform physical tasks required in caregiving (lifting, bending, standing, etc.) **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:** • Dependable with a positive, team-oriented attitude. • Passion for working with seniors and supporting others. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills. • Ability to provide care with patience, empathy, and compassion. **KEY COMPETENCIES:…