Northern Comfort Assisted Living Home is seeking compassionate Caregivers who have experience working with adults who need help with day-to-day activities. Candidates should be compassionate, courteous, assertive, and a team-player. Candidates must have good attention to detail, be able to follow detailed instructions, and excellent communication skills.
Northern Comfort is an assisted living facility that cares for its residents by caring for its employees. Our best efforts are those that support our employees. Everybody deserves a places that respects them!
Duties include:
- Checking on health/safety of residents
- Medication assistance (night shift only)
- Following the residents plans of care and goals
- Toileting
- Bathing
- Transport or preparing clients for appointments and activities
- Daily chore (to include house cleaning) and resident charting
- Other tasks as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Work ethically in pursuit of the mission to enable those who need help with daily tasks.
- Ability to communicate well and understand those with difficulty communicating.
- Plan, prioritize, and use time smartly to complete daily tasks and care.
- Knowledge of disabilities, injuries, and aging.
- Establish and maintain a rapport and strong working relationship with co-workers and client representatives.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Minimum Qualifications:
1 year of experience (Preferred)
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Ability to lift 60 pounds
Employment Requirements:
Current adult CPR/First Aid Certification
Current TB test card
Background check with fingerprints
General Information:
Location: 2800 N Lagoon Dr., Wasilla AK 99654
Schedule: Day shift 6:00 AM - 2:00PM; Evening shift 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Night shift 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM; flexible schedule (occasional weekend shift(s) required).
Benefits: Competitive salary (DOE), two weeks paid vacation per year, flexible schedule.
Northern Comfort is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person