Caregiver PRN

Kisco Senior Living•Laguna Niguel, CA

6h•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Caregiver meets community residents’ needs by helping with activities of daily living. The role delivers quality care by encouraging independence and supporting each resident’s physical, social, cultural, and intellectual well-being. The position is based at Crestavilla in Laguna Niguel, California, and is on-call, with shifts listed as 6:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m., and 10:30 p.m.–6:30 a.m. Pay is $19–$20 per hour. Caregivers monitor residents’ well-being, report changes in condition, assist with personal care and daily activities, provide companionship, respond to emergencies, document care, and support resident-centered wellness programs. They also help maintain resident rooms and community common areas, support communication and teamwork, and assist with community and marketing events. The position requires compliance with applicable regulations, company standards, and care procedures. Employment offers are subject to pre-employment requirements, including a drug screen, job-specific physical, TB test, and background check. The company covers the cost of these requirements.

Requirements

Bring a smile to work every day and be a great team player.
High school education or GED equivalent preferred.
First Aid certification and CPR if required.
Must meet state training requirements and/or certifications.
Basic competency using multiple forms of technology, including Microsoft Office, internet-based applications, and custom applications.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed.

Nice To Haves

Nursing assistant course recommended.
Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) desirable.

Responsibilities

Monitor residents’ well-being and immediately report changes in condition to the appropriate associate or department.
Assist residents with requests or connect them with an appropriate associate.
Learn residents’ preferences to provide attentive customer service and enhance satisfaction.
Supervise or assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, meals, ambulation, and other activities of daily living.
Provide companionship and develop strong resident relationships.
Respond to emergencies according to policies and procedures.
Help residents use assistive devices, including walkers, wheelchairs, and hearing aids.
Encourage residents’ self-care and independence.
Document care and resident status according to documentation standards.
Provide input to the Care Services Director and/or Resident Care Coordinator/Dementia Care Coordinator to help keep individual service plans current.
Regularly review the 24 Hour Report and care checklists.
Maintain resident confidentiality and privacy.
Practice standard precautions, infection control, and safe work practices.
Cover the Care Services lobby customer service desk when necessary and answer the telephone according to company policy and standards.
Support, lead, and participate in resident-centered wellness programs.
Resolve resident questions according to policies and procedures.
Greet and direct family members, potential residents, prospects, and other visitors to appropriate community staff.
Assist with and participate in community special events and marketing events.
Support residents’ social needs through interaction with staff, family, and other residents, including encouraging participation in wellness programming.
Assist with upkeep of community common areas and residents’ rooms, including making beds, taking out trash, and washing dishes.
Assist with resident laundry as assigned.
Promote open and honest communication and work as part of the department and community teams.
Maintain personal appearance and grooming standards, including wearing the proper uniform and name tag.
Look for ways to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
Ensure regulatory compliance and promptly report issues or concerns to a supervisor.
Support continuous improvement and adhere to regulations, laws, company standards, and the Associate Handbook.
Understand and support the community sales process.
Perform other related duties as required.