Caregiver - Bellingham at Orchard : Job Details

Caregiver

Frontier Senior Living is seeking an outstanding Caregiver for Bellingham at Orchard community located in Bellingham, Washington.

Wages are set based on shift as follows:

Frontier Senior Living's portfolio of communities spans throughout the United States with each community sharing a commitment to superior service and quality lifestyle for our residents within their own unique setting. Frontier's mission is to provide an enriched and meaningful experience for our residents, team members, and community partners. If you are as committed and passionate about serving the needs of our senior residents as we are, we encourage you to apply and experience the Frontier Difference.

Caregivers are responsible for all duties related to safely providing for residents care and well-being with kindness, excellent communication, and teamwork. The position requires an understanding and commitment to the principals and values of the community. The Caregiver position requires a caring nature and willingness to care for the elderly.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists with all of the care needs a resident might require

• Maintains confidentiality of resident and fellow employees information

• Notifies Resident Care Coordinator/Executive Director/RN of resident changes of condition

• Assists in the dining room during meal times including, but not limited to, set up, take meal/beverage orders, serve, bus tables

• Assists with activities when required and/or be responsible for getting the residents to scheduled activities

• Responsible for getting residents ready and to the lobby for scheduled appointments

• Will be aware of what constitutes a change of condition and report to Medication Aide/Resident Care Coordinator/RN immediately

• Capable of taking accurate vital signs and weights

• Capable of assisting in-care needs of residents, which might include lifting requirements up to 40 pounds

• Keeps current on First Aid/CPR as directed by Resident Care Coordinator

• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or any other management staff

Other Requirements:

• High school graduate preferred

• Proficiency in English required

• Has familiarity and willingness to work with the elderly population. Previous experience preferred, but not necessary. We are willing to train!

• Attend and participate in the scheduled mandatory in-services and other scheduled meetings

• Receives and maintains CPR/First Aid certification

Frontier Senior Living offers a competitive salary and a work environment that encourages initiative and fosters respect. Frontier Senior Living offers medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, Flexible Spending Account, Short Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance. We also offer a 401(k) plan with a competitive Match program. To discover more about the Frontier Senior Living team, please visit our site at

Equal Opportunity Employer/ Drug-Free Workplace