Caregiver PM - Memory Care Suites: Silvergate Fallbrook

Silvergate Retirement Residences•Fallbrook, CA

26d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Silvergate Fallbrook, the area’s premier senior living community, is a privately owned and operated retirement living and healthcare company that has been in business for more than 30 years in north San Diego County. We know great care starts with great people! Our Caregivers play a key role as part of an award-winning Care Team in our facility, where we care for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and memory loss. This role offers an outstanding career opportunity with a consistent work schedule with ample opportunities in all shifts, including AM, PM & NOCS, year-round Care Team training, opportunities for internal promotion, a beautiful work environment in a newly renovated facility, reports to a dedicated Memory Care Director, one of the highest Caregiver-to-Resident ratios in the industry, a competitive wage with access to generous benefits, including dental, vision and healthcare, an opt-in 401k Retirement Plan with annual corporate contribution (conditions apply), and annual raises and bonus potential, Paid Time Off and holiday pay.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have First Aid Certification
Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently
Proficient computer skills; must be comfortable recording resident care, referring to electronic files, and reporting incidents on the computer
Ability to work well with others
Enjoy working with senior citizens
Ability to take directions from supervisor and follow through to completion with task.
Ability to respond effectively in an emergency or crisis situation
Must have schedule flexibility and be able to work weekends and holidays.
Must pass background check (or have approved exemption)
Must pass drug test, pre-employment physical and TB test

Nice To Haves

Entry or Experienced

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive care to residents per the Silvergate Care Plan, including assistance with activities of daily living (ADL’s): Grooming, Bathing, Dressing, Eating, Toileting, Incontinent Care, Transfers, Escorting to meals and activities.
Serve as a loving companion to residents in their daily journey at the community.
Interact when necessary, as a reassuring liaison to family members.
Attend and participate in scheduled training and educational programs.
Recognize and understand the signs and symptoms of dementia and respond in accordance with training received.
Escort residents to medical appointments, errands and offsite activities as needed.
Use mechanical devices (Hoyer lift) to transfer residents as needed.
Under direction of LVN Supervisor and/or Assistant Director of Resident Care, record individual resident care statistics, including weight on a monthly basis.
Thoroughly and accurately maintain all charts, reports and daily documentation.
Carefully write and correctly recount Incident Reports as needed.
Monitor supplies and communicate reporting needs to LVN Supervisor.
Encourage socialization and participation in group activities, assisting with set up and cleanup of equipment and engagement tools as needed.
Interact with medical professionals as required.
Exhibit punctual and regular attendance.
Bring to bear a high regard for excellent customer service at all times.
Be compassionate, caring, patient and understanding of the needs of the elderly.
Perform other duties as assigned.
May occasionally be required to work beyond scheduled hours.