Direct Care Staff

Overview

Country Friends Assisted Living is hiring for our 3rd shift. The hours are 10p-6a or 6p-6a. We usually do 2 of each so that you only need to work 4 days a week to get to 40 hours. Scheduling is flexible with what will work best for you. Country Friends also participates with Medicaid Wavier and has a pay premium not included in the wage on this post. This brings your average pay up somewhere between $2-$3 dollars an hour! Applicants should have reliable transportation and daycare. Be at least 18 years of age. Be able to pass a new hire background check and physical. This shift has 2 employees a night and responsibilities are split between the two.

Responsibilities

• Bed checks and toileting assistance
• Cleaning bathrooms, kitchen, and common areas
• Cooking, baking, meal prep
• Medication administration
• Laundry
• Stocking/organizing bathrooms
• Assisting residents with any and all needs during your shift

Skills you have or are willing to obtain

• Experience in assisted living, nursing home, or residential care environments with a focus on senior or long-term care
• Knowledge of Alzheimer's disease, dementia care, memory care techniques, and behavior management strategies
• Ability to perform CPR and first aid confidently in emergency situations
• Experience working with individuals with dementia and the elderly
• Strong understanding of medication administration procedures and safety protocols
• Skilled in safe patient lifting practices, manual handling, and heavy lifting when required
• Communication skills for effective resident interaction and team collaboration
• Familiarity with resident’s rights policies and ethical caregiving standards

Additional Benefits

• NO MANDATIONS
• Premium pay for 3rd shift and Medicaid Wavier
• Free meals and drinks while working
• Flexible hours or set rotating schedule
• Non combative residents
• Optional holidays based on need
• Overtime if desired
• Friendly co-workers, residents, families
• Family oriented and privately owned and operated
• PTO/Sick time
• Paid Vacation after 1 year
• Insurance information available for you to purchase if interested

Join us if you're passionate about providing compassionate care that empowers individuals to live their best lives. We value energetic team players eager to grow their caregiving expertise while making a positive impact every day!

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Work Location: In person