AL Caregiver

WELLQUEST•Palo Alto, CA

3d•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Caregiver provides personal assistance and routine daily care and services to residents in accordance with each resident’s care profile and directions from community leadership. The role supports residents’ independence, safety, dignity, and quality of life, and assists with recreational activities to help maintain residents’ functioning. The position is at a WellQuest Living community and reports, as assigned, to the Health Services Director, Journey Care Director, or Journey Program Director. Caregivers assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, hygiene, dressing, toileting, mobility, and mealtime needs. They respond promptly to resident requests and alerts, communicate changes in resident condition, document care, and help maintain safe, orderly surroundings. The position also supports activities and social programs, assists new residents in settling in, follows safety and universal-precaution procedures, and cooperates with residents, families, visitors, coworkers, and other departments. The work takes place in an air-conditioned, well-lighted health care environment. In a dementia unit, the employee may work in a secured area with substantial interaction with people with dementia. The employee must be mobile and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, including assisting cognitively impaired residents with daily activities. A health screening, including a chest x-ray or intradermal test, is required within the stated timeframe. A criminal record clearance and current first aid training are also required, and employees must be at least 18 years old.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations.
Ability to work patiently with cognitively impaired individuals.
Ability to read, write, and speak English and follow oral and written directions.
Ability to assist cognitively impaired people with activities of daily living and perform the physical requirements of the job.
Must be mobile and in good physical health, verified by a health screening that includes a chest x-ray or an intradermal test result no more than six months before or seven days after employment.
Good character and a high degree of personal integrity.
Ability to work with others in providing care and show sincere compassion toward cognitively impaired older adults.
Genuine concern for the physical and emotional needs of older people and their families.
Pass a criminal record clearance before beginning work in the community, as required by Title 22.
Possess current first aid training.
Be at least 18 years old.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a health care environment or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, personal and dental hygiene, toileting and incontinence care, shaving, dressing, hair care, and transportation to meals and activities.
Respond promptly to residents’ needs while protecting their dignity, self-respect, safety, and confidentiality.
Help residents transfer into and out of beds and wheelchairs using safe lifting and transfer techniques.
Assist at mealtimes by serving meals, clearing tables, and delivering room trays as directed.
Encourage residents to participate in daily activities such as bed making, laundry, and setting tables.
Help residents keep their rooms neat and maintain a safe environment.
Ensure residents are appropriately dressed and groomed.
Immediately report observed or suspected changes in residents’ conditions to a supervisor.
Respond promptly to resident pull cords and alerts, carry a radio, and respond as required.
Assist Activities Department staff with planned activities and help residents prepare for activities and social programs.
Complete resident care sign-off sheets by the end of each shift.
Help new residents arrange personal belongings, become familiar with their surroundings, and meet other residents.
Assist Medication Aides and perform medication aide activities when needed.
Use universal precautions and follow policies concerning exposure to blood and body fluids.
Carry out fire and safety procedures when needed to protect residents and staff.
Interact tactfully and pleasantly with residents, families, and visitors.
Attend scheduled in-service classes and mandatory staff meetings.
Maintain certifications and licensures required by state law or company policy.
Support community marketing efforts through positive interactions during property tours and telephone contact with the public, as directed.
Maintain a safe and secure environment for staff, residents, and guests in accordance with safety standards.
Promote teamwork through cooperative interactions with coworkers and other departments.
Maintain a positive and professional image through actions and dress.
Perform other consistent duties as assigned by the Health Services Director, Journey Care Director, Journey Program Director, or Executive Director.