Caregiver - The Village at Northridge

The Village at Northridge•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The Caregiver works in partnership with the health services team to assist residents with all areas of care as assigned by the Director of Assisted Living or designee. The role follows SRG’s person-centered care and Genuine Hospitality philosophy, supports residents’ independence, and helps maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment. The Caregiver communicates and documents resident care across shifts, responds to resident needs and emergencies, and observes and reports changes in residents’ physical or mental status. The role also supports residents with daily activities, meals, housekeeping, laundry, and individual or group programs, while following community policies, infection-control procedures, and emergency plans.

Requirements

C.N.A. certification or experience as a caregiver.
High school diploma or GED.
First Aid and CPR certification.
Basic reading and writing skills and ability to speak English.
Good communication skills.
Ability to promote a positive working environment and encourage teamwork.
Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
Good organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Adhere to and convey the SRG philosophy of person-centered care and Genuine Hospitality.
Maintain a professional appearance, manner, and approach while on duty; wear a name tag and uniform and follow the cell phone policy.
Report to work on time and as scheduled.
Receive shift reports and review Care Staff Assignments and End of Shift reports before providing resident care.
Document care in CareStream according to policies and procedures.
Provide reports to the oncoming shift and document them on the End of Shift Report and in CareStream before leaving the shift.
Complete incident reports when needed.
Sign out and carry equipment such as a radio, tablet, and keys at the start of the shift.
Respond promptly to resident call lights, doors, and alarms.
Assist residents with activities of daily living and encourage self-care to the extent possible.
Encourage and assist residents with individual and group program activities.
Assist residents with meals, housekeeping, and laundry as needed, requested, or assigned.
Maintain a clean, neat, comfortable, and safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
Provide high-quality resident care and recommend ways to improve quality.
Observe changes in residents’ physical or mental status and communicate them to the Director of Assisted Living, LVN/LPN, and/or manager on duty.
Respond promptly to emergencies involving residents, staff, or visitors and follow applicable policies and procedures.
Follow infection-control policies and procedures.
Know and follow fire, missing-resident, and other emergency procedures described in community policies and fire and disaster plans.
Maintain appropriate confidentiality of resident and family information.
Attend and participate in training and team meetings as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.