Caregiver Assistant

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Job Description

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. 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. Responsibilities include knowing the residents you serve and providing care based on their service plans, assisting in all aspects of a resident's daily life including activities of daily living, meal service, and social engagement, appropriately communicating with branch clinical leadership when a resident's needs change, and demonstrating knowledge of how to approach and care for residents with dementia. Qualifications include High School Diploma or GED or one-year related experience, willingness to successfully complete the Certified Nurse Aide course within six months of hire, willingness to take additional training or education as required by specific states, CPR and First Aid certifications required or willingness to obtain certification, ability to handle multiple priorities, written and verbal skills for effective communication, competence in organizational and time management skills, and demonstrating good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.