Caregiver for Memory Care- La Vida Real

La Vida Real•El Cajon, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

In partnership with the health services team, the Memory Care Caregiver is responsible for assisting residents in Memory Care in all areas of care, engagement, and dining as assigned by the Enliven Director, or designee. This role adheres to and conveys the SRG philosophy of person-centered care and Genuine Hospitality. The caregiver maintains a professional appearance, manner, and approach while on duty, wears a name tag and uniform, and adheres to the SRG cell phone policy. They report to work on time and as scheduled, receive reports from the previous shift, and complete incident reports when needed. The caregiver is responsible for documenting care given via CareStream and providing a report to the oncoming shift. They promptly answer resident call lights, doors, and alarms, and provide assistance with activities of daily living, encouraging self-care. The role includes assisting residents with meals, housekeeping, and laundry services, as well as setting up the dining room, serving food, and cleaning up. The caregiver conducts assigned engagement activities and maintains a clean, neat, comfortable, and safe environment. They observe for changes in resident status and communicate them to the Enliven Director, LVN/LPN, and/or manager on duty. The caregiver responds promptly to emergencies, follows infection control policies, and is familiar with emergency procedures. They maintain confidentiality of resident and family information and participate in training and team meetings.

Requirements

CNA or experience as a caregiver
High school diploma or GED
First Aid / CPR Certification required
Experience with Yardi, eMAR, Schedule Pop, ADP, or other relevant platforms.

Responsibilities

Assisting residents in Memory Care in all areas of care, engagement, and dining.
Adhering to and conveying the SRG philosophy of person-centered care and Genuine Hospitality.
Maintaining a professional appearance, manner, and approach.
Reporting to work on time and as scheduled.
Receiving report from the previous shift and reading Care Staff Assignment and End of Shift report.
Completing incident reports when needed.
Documenting care given via CareStream.
Providing report to oncoming shift.
Answering resident call lights, doors, and resident alarms promptly.
Providing resident assistance with activities of daily living, encouraging and promoting residents’ self-care.
Assisting residents with meals, housekeeping, and laundry services.
Setting up the dining room, serving food, and cleaning up dining and kitchen area.
Conducting engagement as assigned, encouraging and assisting residents in individual and group program activities.
Maintaining a clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
Observing for changes in resident physical or mental status and communicating to the Enliven Director, LVN/LPN, and/or manager on duty.
Responding promptly to residents, staff, or visitor emergencies.
Following policies and procedures for infection control.
Maintaining appropriate levels of confidentiality with resident and family information.
Attending and participating in training and team meetings as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.