Caregiver & Med Aide

Waters Edge Lodge • Alameda, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Waters Edge Lodge is hiring a Caregiver/Med Aide for the PM shift, which runs from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The role assists elderly residents with activities of daily living, administers medications, responds promptly to residents’ needs while maintaining privacy and dignity, monitors residents’ activity and functional status, and responds promptly to resident pull cords and alerts. The regular full-time schedule is four days on and two days off. On-call/PRN work is also available. Pay is $20.30 per hour for PCA shifts and $24.30 per hour for medication shifts.

Waters Edge Lodge is a pet-friendly community with 100 apartments located on the lagoon of Harbor Bay. It offers programs and activities intended to support an active, independent lifestyle and a social atmosphere for residents.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 12 months of experience or equivalent education in a healthcare environment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to speak English clearly to elderly residents.
• Ability to work patiently with cognitively impaired individuals.
• Ability to lift 150 pounds.
• Current COVID-19 vaccination.
• Routine COVID tests.
• Physical TB test.
• Fingerprint clearance from the FBI and Department of Justice.

Responsibilities

• Assist frail elderly residents with activities of daily living, including dressing, toileting, brief changes, and showering.
• Administer medications.
• Respond promptly to residents’ needs while maintaining their privacy and dignity.
• Monitor residents’ activity and functional status.
• Respond promptly to resident pull cords and alerts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED