Resident Caregiver

Job Description

Job Description

Resident Care Giver – Job Summary

The Resident Care Giver provides direct, person-centered care to residents while supporting their safety, dignity, independence, and overall well-being.

Personal Care & Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

• Assist residents with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and other personal care needs.
• Assist with mobility, transfers, positioning, and fall prevention.
• Provide assistance with eating, hydration, and other activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Follow each resident’s individual care plan, routines, needs, and preferences.
• Encourage residents to maintain as much independence as safely possible.
• Maintain residents’ dignity, privacy, and comfort while providing care.

Mental Health & Person-Centered Support

• Provide compassionate support to residents experiencing anxiety, depression, agitation, confusion, or other emotional or behavioral challenges.
• Use a calm, respectful, and person-centered approach when responding to residents.
• Recognize changes in mood, behavior, mental status, or functioning and report concerns promptly.
• Provide reassurance, redirection, and emotional support when needed.
• Respect each resident’s choices, preferences, cultural background, and individual needs.
• Encourage appropriate activities, engagement, and socialization.

Documentation & Communication

• Complete clear, accurate, and timely documentation for each shift.
• Document personal care, ADLs, behaviors, activities, and other services provided.
• Document and report changes in a resident’s physical condition, mood, behavior, or functioning.
• Promptly report incidents, injuries, falls, health concerns, or significant changes to the appropriate supervisor or clinical staff.
• Communicate important resident information with other staff to support continuity of care.
• Maintain resident confidentiality at all times.

Health, Safety & Additional Responsibilities

• Administer medications and perform delegated healthcare tasks after required training and approval.
• Follow infection-control practices and proper use of protective equipment.
• Follow fall-prevention, emergency, and general safety procedures.
• Assist with meal preparation, food safety, and modified diets as directed.
• Complete assigned household duties and maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Follow professional boundaries and all company policies and procedures.

Experience & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience working in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, group homes, residential care homes, home healthcare, or similar care settings preferred.
• Experience assisting with ADLs, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, and transfers preferred.
• Experience supporting older adults and/or individuals with mental health, cognitive, behavioral, or developmental needs preferred.
• Medication administration experience is preferred.
• Ability to recognize and report changes in a resident’s condition or behavior.
• Ability to complete accurate and timely documentation.
• Strong communication skills, patience, dependability, and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a care team.
• Must maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries.
• Must be able to follow resident care plans, instructions, safety procedures, and company policies.