Care Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

At VitaCare Living, we’re all about purpose. As a Care Specialist, you’ll play a pivotal role in enriching the lives of our residents each day. You’ll work in a nurturing environment, fostering genuine connections and providing compassionate care that makes a meaningful impact. We offer a supportive atmosphere with flexible scheduling, including PM, overnight, and casual shifts, to fit your lifestyle. Whether you’re new to the field or have years of experience, your dedication is what matters most to us.

We value and reward your commitment with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time team members. This includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. Even if you don’t yet hold a CNA or CBRF certification, we encourage you to apply. Let’s work together to bring more life to our residents’ years and build a fulfilling career for you. Join us at VitaCare Living and become part of a community that truly cares.

All Shifts Available. Flexible Scheduling.

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Compensation:

$17 - $22 hourly

Responsibilities:

• Provide compassionate and personalized care to residents, ensuring their comfort and dignity at all times.

• Assist residents with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming, to promote independence.

• Monitor and document residents' health status, reporting any changes to the nursing team promptly.

• Support residents in maintaining their mobility by assisting with exercises and walking as needed.

• Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans for each resident.

• Engage residents in meaningful activities and social interactions to enhance their quality of life.

• Ensure a clean and safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols and facility guidelines consistently.
  

Qualifications:

• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs, you may be required to stoop, bend, reach, and transfer patients up to 250 lbs as needed

VitaCare Living Attributes:

• Extreme Ownership - takes control of outcomes, removes obstacles to success, no excuses.

• Resourcefulness - finds ways to achieve results despite a lack of resources and can self-educate.

• Big Why - the driving force behind your career is the passionate care for vulnerable adults.

• Growth - has habits that lead to small improvements in self and team every day.

• Humility - puts ego aside, accepts criticism, and seeks the best solution in all situations.

• Reliability - Shows up – able to be trusted when needed.

• Gratitude - intentionally looks for, thinks about, and talks about the good in any situation.

Qualifications:

• A compassionate, kind, and empathetic personality is essential, with superb organization and communication skills.

• Ability to work every other weekend.

• CBRF Certifications or willingness to obtain them during employment

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required; some college is an asset.

• Communicate information with patient care providers and other nursing staff members to facilitate patient care.

• Great starter job in healthcare: 16 y/o and older welcome!

• Mechanical lift training provided.

About Company

We believe in living with a purpose outside ourselves. VitaCare Living - Ladysmith is a community full of people with purpose. Our residents wake up each day with another chance to grow and improve the world around them. Our staff work each day alongside people they care deeply about, in careers that build growth, purpose, and fulfillment.

VitaCare Living is an established Assisted Living and Memory Care provider with one purpose: to add LIFE to the years of our residents and staff. With 17 locations across two states, we care for over 300 residents in smaller, comfortable settings that put community, dignity, and purpose first.