Caregiver, Healthcare Nursing

Caregivers are the main support providers to our residents. They offer emotional support, assist with daily living activities, and help maintain a high quality of life.

The Resident Care Department provides individualized care to seniors who need assistance with personal tasks, such as bathing, toileting, dressing, mobility, medication administration, and participation in social activities. Caregivers report to the Wellness Coordinator and are a part of the Resident Care Team.

• Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) – waking, toileting, feeding, safety, light cleaning, oral care, and bathing.
• Respond to the resident emergency call system promptly.
• Provide assistance during mealtime, activities, or wherever necessary.
• Give emotional support by treating residents with respect and dignity, maintaining a positive appearance.
• Promote safety and wellbeing using written and verbal procedures, safety equipment, and awareness of potential dangers.
• Assist with janitorial and housekeeping tasks as needed.
• Participate in shift change meetings to communicate resident status or special needs.
• Report changes in behavior or medical conditions to community leadership.
• Follow direction from shift supervisors regarding care, emergencies, and resident needs.
• Communicate with outside agencies and community partners such as hospice and home health agencies.
• Complete required documentation (resident care summary, 24‑hour report, shower logs, etc.).
• Assist with other duties assigned by the Wellness Coordinator and community leadership.

• Patience – understands people and processes before acting.
• Customer‑focused – dedicated to meeting and exceeding customer needs.
• Passion for seniors – strong commitment to working with the senior population.
• Integrity and trust – follows through on promises and acts ethically.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• In North Carolina, a CNA is required.
• Previous caregiver experience preferred.
• Previous experience with elderly or memory‑impaired adults preferred.

• Manual dexterity, auditory and visual skills, gross and fine motor skills.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Occasional exposure to hot water and cleaning chemicals.
• Reach, bend, twist, squat, kneel, push and pull.
• Lift/carry up to 50 pounds (up to 80 pounds with assistance).
• Perform repetitive movements, grasping, pushing, pulling, fine manipulation.
• Constant standing and walking.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Other