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Assisted Living Caregiver/Certified Caregiver

Provide assisted living residents support with bathing, dressing, eating, medication administration, group activities, and more. Specialize in offering support in memory care services and provide additional non-medical assistance as needed.

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Assisted Living Caregiver/Certified Caregiver

Certified Caregivers assist in all aspects of the activities of daily living for assisted living residents, and are allowed to assist with medication administration. Assisted living centers are licensed as “residential” settings and may be more home-like than a skilled nursing facility, based on a social model of care. Certified Caregivers are the heart and soul of every assisted living setting, and their familiarity with the unique story of every resident makes them an expert in care delivery.

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Certified Caregivers are shaping the future of compassionate care.

Being a Certified Caregiver, is more than just a job – it's a deeply fulfilling calling. You not only learn foundational healthcare skills but also build connections, offer emotional support, and make a real impact. This role isn't just about emotional connection to the work; it also offers many different career paths, from helping patients to working in an office or doing research. Your options are wide, and the career grows with your goals!

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PATHWAYS

Direct Care Worker (DCW)

Provide essential compassionate care and support to individuals in need, including bathing, dressing, meal preparation, and mobility assistance,fostering independence and well-being.

Entry Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, entry level training.

Peer Support Specialist

Assisting individuals in maintaining recovery and preventing relapse.

Entry Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, entry-level training.

Behavioral Health Technician

Support individuals with mental health or substance abuse issues, providing essential assistance and monitoring behaviors as part of treatment plans under licensed professional supervision.

Entry Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, entry level training.

Billing and Posting Clerks

Compile, compute, and record billing, accounting, statistical, and other numerical data for billing purposes. Prepare billing invoices for services rendered or for delivery or shipment of goods.

Entry Requirements

Some college, no degree

Community Health Worker

Promote community health by encouraging healthy behaviors, advocating for health needs, facilitating communication with healthcare providers and social services, and implementing programs to enhance overall well-being.

Entry Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, entry-level training.

Medical Assistant

Support physicians with administrative tasks and perform clinical duties including vital signs, medical history, patient preparation, blood drawing, and medication administration.

Entry Requirements

Certificate

Certified Nursing Assistant

Assist with basic care under nursing staff supervision, including health monitoring, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and potential medication administration.

Entry Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of clerical and administrative support workers.

Entry Requirements

Some college, no degree

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Core Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) are things that people need to be good at their jobs. They include what you know, what you can do, and how you can do it well. KSAs are important because they help you be successful in the job you do.

Assistance with Activities of Daily Livings(ADLs)

Cultural Awareness and Responsiveness

Ethical and Professional Conduct in Healthcare

Hands-On Patient Care

HIPAA Compliance

Meal Preparation and Feeding

Medical Terminology

Medication Management

Memory Care

Observation and Documentation and Reporting

Patient Empowerment

Patient Safety and Fall Prevention