Caregiver PRN

Kisco Senior Living • Laguna Niguel, CA

5d • $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. This is an on-call PRN position at Crestavilla in Laguna Niguel, California, with shifts available from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., and 10:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. The pay range is $19–$20 per hour.

The Caregiver supports residents with personal care, companionship, wellness, and everyday requests; monitors and documents resident status; responds to emergencies; and helps maintain residents’ rooms and common areas. The role also includes customer-service and community-event support, teamwork across the community, regulatory compliance, and adherence to company policies and standards.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor residents’ general well-being and promptly report changes in condition to the appropriate associate or department.
• Assist residents with simple requests or find an appropriate associate to help.
• Learn resident preferences to provide exemplary customer service, exceed expectations, and enhance satisfaction.
• Supervise or assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, meals, ambulation, and other activities of daily living.
• Provide companionship and develop strong resident relations.
• Respond to emergencies according to policies and procedures.
• Help residents use assistive devices, including walkers, wheelchairs, and hearing aids.
• Encourage residents to practice self-care.
• Document care provided in accordance with documentation standards.
• Provide input to the Care Services Director and/or Resident Care Coordinator/Dementia Care Coordinator to help ensure individual service plans are current.
• Regularly review the 24 Hour Report and care checklists.
• Maintain resident confidentiality and privacy.
• Practice standard precautions, infection control, and safe work practices.
• Observe and monitor residents and assist with documentation of resident status.
• Cover the Customer Service desk in the Care Services lobby 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 established policies and procedures.
• Greet and direct family members, potential residents, prospects, and other individuals to appropriate staff contacts.
• Assist with and participate in community special events and marketing events.
• Help residents meet social needs through interaction with staff, family, and other residents, including encouraging and reminding them about 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.
• Support open and honest communication among associates and work as part of the team within the department and across the community.
• Maintain standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing the proper uniform and name tag while working.
• Look for ways to reduce costs and improve efficiencies.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and immediately 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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Free meal per shift
• Healthcare benefits, including vision and dental (full-time only)
• Matching 401(k) (full-time only)
• Paid time off
• Rewards and bonus opportunities
• Continuous training and growth opportunities
• The company covers the cost of pre-employment requirements for candidates selected for employment

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED