Full Time Caregiver 7-3 shift Lighthouse Ellicott City

About the role

• Position: Caregiver
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Starting Pay: $17.00 per hour
• Department: Wellness
• Reports To: Director of Health & Wellness / Nursing Supervisor

Position Summary

Lighthouse Senior Living at Ellicott City is seeking compassionate, dependable, and dedicated Caregivers to join our team. Caregivers play an essential role in providing quality care, maintaining residents' dignity, and promoting independence while ensuring a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment.

The ideal candidate is patient, dependable, attentive to detail, and passionate about working with older adults.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Provide assistance with mobility, transfers, ambulation, and positioning as needed.
• Respond promptly to resident call lights and requests for assistance.
• Provide incontinence care and maintain residents' cleanliness and comfort.
• Assist residents during meals and provide dining room support as needed.
• Monitor residents for changes in condition and immediately report concerns to the nurse or supervisor.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation, including daily care charting.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe resident living spaces.
• Follow established infection control, safety, and emergency procedures.
• Treat all residents, families, visitors, and coworkers with dignity, respect, and professionalism.
• Protect resident privacy and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Participate in required staff meetings, in-services, and training.
• Work collaboratively with nursing staff, medication technicians, and other departments.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in assisted living, senior care, or a healthcare setting preferred.
• Must demonstrate compassion, patience, reliability, and a positive attitude.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to complete required documentation accurately.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including standing, walking, bending, and assisting residents with mobility.
• Must successfully complete applicable background checks and meet Maryland employment requirements.