Full Time Caregiver/Med Tech - AM Shift

Life Care Services•Palo Alto, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

When you work at Moldaw Residences, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life! Moldaw Residences is recruiting for a hospitality focused Caregiver/Med Tech who is passionate about providing exceptional care and creating meaningful connections with our residents. In this role, you will assist residents with activities of daily living, administer medications in accordance with physician orders and state regulations, monitor resident well-being, and help create a safe, comfortable, and engaging environment. The ideal candidate combines compassion, professionalism, and outstanding customer service to enhance the quality of life for every resident.

Requirements

Prior geriatric nursing aide experience, preferred
Current and valid First Aid and CPR certification or willing to get certified
Ability to read, write, understand, and follow instructions in English
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office or willingness to learn within 90 days of employment for maintaining proper documentation of care provided during shift
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
One (1) year experience working as a CNA/PCA/HHA/RA preferred

Responsibilities

Assist all residents/clients with a high quality of personal care, including but not limited to; bathing, dressing, grooming, shaving, incontinent care, foot care, vital signs, height and weight checks per policy.
Assist with medication administration assistance per individual Care Plan/ISP as directed by physician orders
Complete and document shift assignments as assigned, if unable to complete, report to nursing supervisor.
Assist residents with meal time, cut food, encourage to eat, feed when needed (where applicable).
Utilize an on-going basis each day all aspects of special programs offered in Heartfelt Connections Program (where applicable).
Maintain calm atmosphere at all times.
Communicate to residents, families, Department Heads and the Health Services Director when needed.
Keep kitchen, work station, laundry room, and bathroom and common areas neat and clean (where applicable).
Report to Director of Health Services and/or LPN-LVN-Care Partner all unusual behavior of resident (changing of status)or refusal of medications.
Document resident status as per policy.
Respond to all call lights and emergencies in a timely manner.
Provide emergency care within scope of practice.
Carry out various procedures such as collection of lab specimen for urine and stool samples.
Attend in-service training and education session, as assigned.
Perform specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.