Nursing Aide

Find Your Joy in Work that Truly Matters!

Some jobs are about what you do. The best ones are about the difference you make.

If you're passionate about seniors, believe in treating every person with dignity, and find joy in helping others, you may have found your place at The Waterford at Fitchburg! We're looking for compassionate, dependable Caregivers who bring kindness to everyday moments, support residents in maintaining their independence, and take pride in making someone else's day a little brighter.

Whether you're looking for a full-time or part-time opportunity, we'd love to welcome you to a team where your work matters and the difference you make is felt every day.

The Waterford at Fitchburg, a Sonida Senior Living community, is a premier retirement community in Fitchburg, Wisconsin, providing quality care and services to residents in both Independent Living and Assisted Living. We believe great care starts with a great team, and we're committed to providing our team members with the tools, training, and support they need to succeed.

What You'll Do

As a Caregiver, you'll play an important role in helping residents enjoy their day, maintain their independence, and feel comfortable and supported in their home.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including personal care, while encouraging independence and self-care.

• Provide assistance with medications and treatments when appropriately trained and authorized for assigned duties.

• Escort residents throughout the community and outside the building as needed.

• Assist with meal setup, service, and cleanup.

• Support resident activities and help create opportunities for engagement and social connection.

• Observe and communicate changes in residents' needs or conditions to the appropriate team members.

• Work collaboratively with fellow team members to provide consistent, quality care.

• Treat every resident with dignity, compassion, and respect.

What We're Looking For

• A compassionate, patient, and dependable individual who enjoys working with older adults.

• A commitment to helping residents maintain their dignity, independence, and quality of life.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

• A high school diploma or GED preferred.

• Previous experience in nursing, senior living, home health, or a related field preferred.

Medication passer certification is not required for this AM caregiver position.

Ready to Find Your Joy?

If you're looking for more than just a job—if you want to make a difference, build meaningful relationships, and work with a team that values what you do—we'd love to meet you!

What We Offer You

We believe taking care of our team members is just as important as taking care of our residents. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to grow, learn, and thrive.

• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance.

• Innovative technology designed to enhance residents' lives and make your job easier and more effective:

  • Advanced EHR Technologies: Automated care assessments and streamlined documentation that reduce busywork and help you focus on residents.

  • Sage: Technology designed to improve call-light response times and enhance resident service and care.

  • Microsoft Power BI: Tools that bring important information and data together.

• Paid training to help you build your skills and succeed in your role.

• Educational and professional development opportunities with company support.

• Paid referral programs for referring team members and residents.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life/disability insurance.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a discretionary company match determined annually based on company performance.

• Paid time off accrual starting day one.

• Employee Assistance Program to support your well-being.

• Dependent Care and Flexible Spending Accounts to help manage eligible expenses.

Benefit eligibility depends on employment status. Flexible scheduling eligibility varies by location.

Join The Waterford at Fitchburg and discover how rewarding a career in senior living can be.

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