Caregiver

Company Description Sunshine Retirement Living manages more than 35 senior retirement communities across 18 states in the United States, offering Senior Apartments, Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. The organization focuses on combining comfort, care, safety, and quality so residents feel at home in their communities. Residents benefit from meals, housekeeping, activities, transportation, utilities, and attentive staff, all designed to create a strong sense of community. The company’s mission is to be the preferred senior living provider by offering value, choice, and independence while promoting health and social interaction. Sunshine Retirement Living is built on a collaborative culture of dedicated team members who support one another and work together to enrich the lives of residents and employees. Role Description The Caregiver is a hands‑on role providing daily support and assistance to residents in an on‑site senior living community located in the Buffalo-Niagara Falls Area. This position focuses on helping residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, and eating, while encouraging independence whenever possible. The Caregiver observes and reports changes in residents’ health or behavior, follows care plans, and collaborates with nursing and leadership teams to maintain a safe, supportive environment. Additional responsibilities may include assisting with recreational activities, escorting residents to meals or events, light housekeeping related to resident care, and ensuring respectful, person‑centered service. This role requires consistent professionalism, compassion, and clear communication with residents, families, and colleagues. Qualifications Experience providing direct care or support to older adults in assisted living, memory care, home care, or related settings. Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills to build trust and rapport with residents, families, and team members. Ability to safely assist with activities of daily living, mobility support, and basic personal care, following established care plans and procedures. Dependable, organized, and able to prioritize tasks while maintaining resident dignity, privacy, and safety. High school diploma or equivalent; caregiver, CNA, HHA, or related certification preferred but not always required. Willingness to work on‑site in the Buffalo-Niagara Falls Area, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Basic understanding of dementia and memory care, or willingness to complete employer‑provided training. Ability to meet physical requirements of the role, such as standing for extended periods, lifting or supporting residents with appropriate equipment, and responding quickly in emergencies. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sunshine Retirement Living