Caregiver

Desert Springs Senior Living is currently seeking a Caregiver to join our team of dedicated professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of our residents, their families and our community. We are guided by our CAPLICO Core Values:

Celebration

Accountability

Passion for Learning

Love One Another

Intelligent Risk Taking

Customer Second (Employee First!)

Ownership

If these core values resonate deeply with your own moral compass and you meet the requirements below, then you should apply.

About the Opportunity

The Caregiver supports residents with activities of daily living including personal hygiene, socialization, cognition, and physical health. Encourages resident independence, supports resident choice and preserves resident dignity through professional conduct and interactions.

Critical Success Factors

·         Exhibits a positive customer service attitude as demonstrated by being approachable, friendly, and willing to assist others.

·         Displays personal initiative to complete work without constant supervision.

·         Demonstrates consistent work attendance as scheduled and addresses work related problems with the proper individuals.

·         Communication skills that include careful listening, being sensitive to other people’s thoughts and feelings, giving thoughtful responses, and the timely and accurate reporting to appropriate people.

·         Maintains confidentiality of both resident and staff information.

·         Must present with a neat, clean appearance.

·         Participates in designated facility in-services. Help new staff learn job tasks and responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

·         Prior direct care experience preferred.

·         High school diploma or GED.

·         Current CPR certification preferred.

·         Meets age requirements according to facility policy and state regulations.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.