LOVE YOUR WORK. JOIN OUR TEAM.

A community, not a facility. As thought leaders in the industry, we take a positive, holistic approach to senior care and encourage independence, as people are happiest when they can make their own choices. We provide opportunities for physical activity, social engagement, intellectual stimulation, spiritual involvement, and fun. We treat our residents and our team members like family. This opportunity will allow you to positively impact the quality of life for over 700 seniors and their families.

CARE PARTNER/CAREGIVER

We are looking for the right person to partner with our residents to help them continue to live their lives of purpose and make the most of every day by providing the best care and support we can give them. We specialize in assisted living and memory care. Highgate Senior Living's mission is to devote ourselves to help each resident live a life of purpose and each of us plays a crucial role in doing so. We operate communities in the western US and are seeking the right Care Partner/Caregiver to join our team. If you are working on establishing your career in the growing field of seniors housing, have a love and passion for serving others, a background in customer service, hospitality, or healthcare, this may be a good opportunity for you. This position can be full-time or part-time and includes being responsible for the care of our residents, which can be hands-on and/or stand-by assistance as needed. At Highgate, providing care means to provide for the whole person, providing physical assistance with activities of daily living and emotional, psychological, and soulful support.

The successful candidate will be an organized and detail-oriented individual with a positive and self-motivated attitude. You must have strong communication and critical thinking abilities as interacting with seniors while providing care requires both abilities. Becoming a caregiver is a great first step toward building a rewarding career in the healthcare industry. Our industry needs heart-driven, passionate professionals that enjoy working in service to others while gaining the leadership, clinical, business, and marketing skills necessary for a long-term, deeply satisfying profession.

SKILLS NEEDED:

Good customer service skills, the ability to intuit, and problem solve
Patience, level-headedness, and compassion
Ability to pivot, change direction and accomplish tasks with innovative approaches
Background in working with different types of people with different ability levels
Team player with ability to develop strong working relationships
Ability to take feedback and incorporate it into your efforts
An understanding of what it takes to provide care to residents that need physical and/or cognitive support
Comfortable to adapt quickly to the changing needs of an older adult
An understanding or the willingness to gain an understanding of the various forms of dementia and how residents with dementia can continue live with purpose

RELATABLE EXPERIENCE:

Prior experience working in an assisted living community or memory care community
Jobs or volunteer assignments that have given you opportunities to provide care for someone
Other hospitality or healthcare related experience
Experience in customer service
Roles in which you have been a multi-tasker
Opportunities from your past where you have demonstrated kindness, patience, and compassion to varying groups and individuals
Volunteer work involving vulnerable groups

QUALIFICATIONS:

At least 18 years of age
Ability to obtain CPR & First Aid Certification
Ability to obtain required caregiving license within specified timeframe if necessary
Current negative TB test
Possess the ability to sit, stand, bend, and move continuously during work hours
Ability to carry or transfer up to 50lbs with assistance
Ability to pass criminal record/background check
Be efficient and exercise good time management skills
Must be able to work well independently with little oversight
Must have a track record of top-notch organizational abilities and communication skills
Willing to attend and incorporate into your work efforts different types of training

As an organization, we offer our team members a good benefits package, the ability to be heard, have their opinions count and the opportunity to innovate. Our compensation package will be flexible for this role based on the credentialing, tenure, and skill sets each candidate brings for consideration. The hourly wage range for this position is $17.00 to $21.00 per hour. Prior experience working with seniors is a plus. A passion for your work and a commitment to serving others are essential job qualifications. This is an opportunity to work in a booming industry that is constantly evolving and is making a positive impact for seniors every day. We want to help you grow your career. We are a healthcare company and being vaccinated against COVID-19 is preferred. If you want to learn more about this opportunity, please reach out to connect with us.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid orientation
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

Long term care
Nursing home

Experience:

Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Preferred)
Night Shift (Preferred)
Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Great Falls, MT (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

Great Falls, MT: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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