Caregiver

Job Details

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Hatties Glen Madison - Madison, WI 53711, Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time, Salary Range: $18.50 - $21.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Any, The Caregiver is responsible for delivering compassionate, high-quality care to residents in accordance with their individualized service plans. This includes assistance with personal care, medication support (if delegated), household tasks, and activity engagement. The Caregiver plays a key role in fostering a safe, respectful, and homelike environment that promotes resident independence, dignity, and quality of life.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and mobility.
• Support residents with meal preparation, dining, and hydration, ensuring nutritional needs are met.
• Perform light housekeeping duties including laundry, room tidiness, and common area upkeep.
• Promptly report changes in resident condition or behavior to supervisory staff.
• Administer medications and perform delegated health-related services (if authorized) per RN oversight and DHS guidelines.
• Accurately complete documentation and daily care records as required.
• Foster meaningful relationships with residents while promoting socialization and emotional well-being.
• Participate in scheduled staff meetings and complete all required in-service trainings.
• Adhere to infection control, resident rights, and confidentiality protocols.
• Ensure compliance with Wisconsin DHS 83 (CBRF) or DHS 89 (RCAC) as appropriate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Prior caregiving experience preferred; CBRF or CNA training strongly preferred.
• Must pass caregiver background check per Wisconsin requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be physically able to lift, push, and assist residents (up to 50 lbs) and perform tasks requiring mobility.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and lifting required for much of the shift.
• Work performed in a residential setting, including exposure to cleaning supplies and bodily fluids.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.