Caregiver / Personal Care Attendant - Americare Senior Living
Kansas City, MO 64138
About the Job
Join a fantastic team with ample room for growth! We offer paid training for Certified Medication Aides (CMA) in a fun and supportive environment. If you have a compassionate heart and a passion for senior care, we'd love to talk with you!
Your Role as a Personal Care Attendant
In this rewarding position, you'll provide compassionate physical and emotional support to our residents, creating a warm and nurturing environment that enhances their quality of life.
What you'll do:
- Personal Care: Help residents with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming while ensuring their comfort and dignity.
- Safety Monitoring: Keep a watchful eye on residents for any signs of distress, following safety protocols and responding appropriately to incidents.
- Documentation: Record resident care, changes in condition, and daily activities of living accurately.
- Team Communication: Work hand-in-hand with nursing staff and fellow caregivers to address residents' needs.
- Resident Engagement: Organize and participate in activities that boost residents’ physical and emotional well-being.
- Privacy Maintenance: Uphold residents’ confidentiality and privacy according to company policy and HIPAA regulations.
What you bring:
- Age & Education: Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Certifications: CPR and BLS certifications are a plus, we can train you!
- Interpersonal Skills: A friendly, patient, and positive attitude with excellent listening skills is essential.
- Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
- Attention to Detail: A keen focus on ensuring residents’ comfort and safety.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to stand, bend, walk, and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Occasionally lift and safely transfer residents.
- Vision requirements include being able to see near and far with good depth perception.
If you’re excited about making a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors while enjoying a fun and supportive work culture, we want to hear from you!
Apply Today!
Join us at Americare Senior Living, where your work will truly matter. Together, we can create a brighter future for our residents, and for you!
Who We Are
At Americare, we make a difference in the everyday lives of others, and we are proud of the work we do. We have created communities that embrace our team members like family. Our senior living communities are places where excellence thrives and that we proudly call home. Our culture is built on recognition, empowerment, and a side of fun. We've consistently been certified as a Great Place to Work, ranked on Fortune's annual Best Workplaces in Aging Services list, and were recently recognized as one of the 2024 Best Senior Living providers by U.S. News & World Report!
Why Join Americare?
- Impactful Work: You can make a difference every day, receive plenty of hugs, and be the one to put a smile on the faces of our residents.
- Supportive Community: You can be part of a compassionate team that truly values teamwork and respect.
- Career Growth: Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned pro, we offer exciting opportunities for you to advance both professionally and personally.
- Fun and Engaging Environment: Work hard and have fun in an inclusive environment where you'll create lasting friendships and experience unforgettable memories.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling options that fit your life.
What we offer:
- Recognition and Appreciation: Truly feel valued with meaningful shout outs and recognition.
- Family Atmosphere: Close-knit community where everyone feels at home.
- Paid Time Off: Enjoy a competitive PTO plan to recharge and relax.
- Daily Access to Wages: Flexibility to access your pay whenever you need it.
- Complimentary Meals: Delicious free meals while you work.
- Tuition Assistance: We support your educational pursuits so you can chase your career dreams!
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and long-term disability, and so much more...
- Earn More: Your hard work is rewarded with competitive pay and annual wage increases based on performance.
- 401(k) Plan: Secure your future with company contributions