Caregiver

GENERAL STATEMENT OF POSITION:

Under general supervision, provides assistance in the personal care and protection of the residents in a memory care / assisted living community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Cares for residents in the community while adhering to policies and procedures;

• Provides assistance in resident care including cleaning and bathing, personal hygiene, dressing residents, bed making, taking blood pressure, assisting in ambulating, grooming, helping to activities and other functions;
• Cooperates with the dining staff and provides general assistance with resident meals and clean-up; may set tables, serve meals, clear tables and straighten dining room after meals;

• Assists with emergencies and with safety instruction for residents such as fire drills, etc.;

• Conducts work tasks safely and in compliance with the community safety program;

• Provides effective and courteous service to all residents, guests and co-workers;
• Promotes and protects the rights of all residents;

MINIMUM TRAINING EXPERIENCE:

High school education; some vocational/technical training in the nursing field preferred.

CERTIFICATION AND CLEARANCE AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption, as required by law;
• Health evaluation to ensure ability to perform duties.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to operate washers, dryers, and other cleaning equipment and tools;

• Ability to use, interpret various medical and health care equipment and tools including thermometers, wheelchairs, walkers. etc.
• Must be physically able to exert a small amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects;
• Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of residents to position or transport them.

Language and Interpersonal Communication:

• Ability to comprehend and correctly use a variety of informational documents including daily resident charts, bath/laundry charts, medical sheets, and other reports and records;
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, supervisors, nurses, dietitians, maintenance personnel, co-workers, and the general public verbally and in writing.

Environmental Adaptability: Must be able to work effectively in a senior care community environment.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Los Banos, CA 93635: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location