Caregiver | Direct Care Staff

Caregiver | Direct Care Staff

Salary Range: $16.00 To $18.85 Hourly

The Preserve | Mentor, Ohio
Full-Time & Part-Time | $16.00 to $18.85/hour

Meaningful work starts with showing up for someone who needs you.

At The Preserve , we’re looking for compassionate, dependable Caregivers who want their work to matter.

This is not just a job where you complete tasks and go home.

You’ll help residents start their day, move safely, stay connected, maintain their independence, and feel respected in the place they call home.

Some days will be busy. Some will be challenging. But every shift gives you the opportunity to make someone’s day better.

You’ll probably love this role if you like to:

• Help people feel safe, comfortable, and cared for
• Build real relationships with residents
• Stay active throughout your shift
• Work as part of a close-knit team
• Notice the little things that can make a big difference
• Bring patience, positivity, and compassion to your work
• Leave work knowing what you did mattered

What You’ll Do

As a Caregiver at The Preserve, you’ll provide hands-on support while helping residents maintain as much independence as possible.

You’ll:

• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, transfers, and other activities of daily living
• Follow individualized resident care plans
• Encourage independence, social interaction, and engagement
• Advocate for residents’ needs, preferences, and choices
• Communicate respectfully with residents, families, and coworkers
• Complete required documentation accurately and on time
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable living environment
• Support household needs including light cleaning, laundry, and meal-related tasks
• Report changes in resident condition or safety concerns to the appropriate team member

What We’re Looking For

Experience is great, but attitude, reliability, and compassion matter just as much.

Required:

• At least 18 years old
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Ability to assist residents with mobility and lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to complete required documentation
• Willingness to obtain First Aid and CPR/AED certification

Preferred:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous senior living, healthcare, or caregiving experience
• Valid driver’s license

What We Offer

$16.00 to $18.85/hour
Weekly Pay
Annual merit increase opportunities
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Voluntary benefits including life insurance and short-term disability
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
401(k) with Company Match
Opportunities for growth, learning, and advancement

Why The Preserve?

At The Preserve, our mission is to provide dignity, safety and care to our elderly residents.

That mission starts with the people closest to our residents every day.

People like you.

If you want a job where your presence matters, your relationships matter, and the work you do has a real impact, we’d love to meet you.