Caregiver at Gensunrisecreek LLC in Montrose, Colorado

Job Description:

Caregivers at Montage Creek assist residents with activities of daily living (ADL’s) while treating all residents with dignity, respect, and compassion. Caregivers follow resident care plans as directed by community leadership and comply with Federal, State, and Local standards for community operation. Our team incorporates the Generation’s Mission, Vision, and Values into their daily work and interactions with others.

Essential Functions and Tasks - duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide personal care to residents as outlined in the resident care plan. This includes but is not limited to vital signs, mobility, bathing, dressing, light housekeeping, incontinent care, and hygiene.


• Provide laundry services as outlined in the resident care plan.


• Promote activity program by keeping residents informed about activities and escorting residents as necessary.


• Answer residents’ calls, pages, and other requests for assistance in a reasonable time.


• Provide information necessary in problem-solving for residents, staff, and family members when needed.


• Promote teamwork and continuity of care at all times. 


• Communicate change of condition, falls, and all other emergencies to the supervisor and ensure that adequate documentation occurs before leaving shift.


• Ensure compliance of ALF with federal, state, and local standards.


• Follow shift assignments as given by the supervisor.


• Participate in mandatory staff training & meetings.


• Answer the telephone and take messages if necessary.


• Read care plans regularly to ensure that care is being provided as agreed upon by the resident. 


• Provide input to the Director when care deviates from what as outlined in the care plan continually.


• Assist personnel and residents in establishing a home-like atmosphere.


• Ensure that equipment is used and maintained as designed. 


• Submit requests for repair and replacement when necessary.


• Must be self-directed and possess the ability to make decisions.


• Works closely with all other clinical staff regularly.


• All other duties assigned.

Required Education and/or Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED


• Certification in CPR and First Aid (we will provide training if you are not currently certified).


• Ability to read, write, communicate, and follow written and oral instructions in the English language.

Work Experience: Experience in senior care is preferred, but not required.

Physical Demands:

• Workday:                        8 Hours


• Stands:                           Often, up to 8 hours


• Sits:                                Often, up to 1 hour


• Walks:                            Often, up to 1 hour


• Bends:                            Occasional


• Stairs:                             Occasional, but not required


• Climbs:                           Seldom


• Kneels:                           Seldom


• Lifts:                               Seldom, 20lbs. Maximum


• Repetitive Hand/Foot:   Seldom

Accommodations for the essential functions of this position will be considered on a case-by-case basis and determined through the ADA interactive process.

 Working Conditions:

Indoors with the potential to work in hot humid conditions in some resident apartments.  Work with a variety of staff.  Interacts with the public, personnel, visitors, family members, and residents under all circumstances.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Generations is a family-first, family-owned, and family-operated business serving senior living communities across California, Colorado, Oregon, Utah, and Washington since 1943. We are not only dedicated to supporting and increasing the vitality and joy of our residents but our staff as well. We cherish the unique gifts and complementary skills each person brings to our team. A family caring for families, we are simply unlike anywhere you have ever worked. Come find a home with us. 

Bringing Generations together in the joy of living and everything it means to be human. 

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