Caregiver FT @ The Kensington

Kisco Senior Living•Walnut Creek, CA

About The Position

The Caregiver at Kisco Kensington administers medication or assists residents with self-administration and coordinates treatments. The role provides assistance with activities of daily living while encouraging independence and supporting each resident’s physical, social, cultural, and intellectual well-being. The schedule is full time, Friday through Monday, PM. Pay is $22–$23 per hour. Caregivers help create a great place to live for residents and a great place to work for associates. Kisco Senior Living has been a dynamic, award-winning leader in the senior living industry for over 30 years. Employment offers are subject to successful completion of a drug screen, job-specific physical, TB test, and background check; the company covers the cost of these pre-hire requirements. Kisco Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age, or meet applicable state requirements.
Current First Aid and CPR certification.
Complete the training and/or certification required by the state for assisting with medications.
Knowledge of pertinent regulations for monitoring and licensing the residence.
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.
High school graduate.
Nursing Assistant course (state-approved, if required).
Bring a smile to work every day.
Be a great team player.

Responsibilities

Observe residents for changes in condition and report them to the Care Services Director, Resident Care Coordinator (RCC), Dementia Care Coordinator (DCC), or an appropriate physician.
Respond to residents’ simple requests or find an appropriate associate to assist.
Learn resident preferences to provide exemplary customer service, exceed expectations, and enhance resident satisfaction.
Document and report changes of condition using company resident-care forms.
Set up medications and assist residents with medication administration.
Log medications received from pharmacies, verify physician orders, and promptly communicate concerns.
Track medications and reorder them as needed.
Track residents’ vital signs, weight, diabetic testing and/or insulin injections where permitted by state law, ambulation, and general activities.
Follow regulatory and company policies for destruction of medications as directed by the physician, pharmacy, or Care Services Director.
Help document and remove medications discontinued by a resident’s physician.
Support, lead, and participate in resident-centered wellness programs.
Help maintain each resident’s self-respect, personal dignity, and personal safety.
Assist resident assistants when needed and when primary tasks are complete.
Track needed supplies and communicate needs to the Care Services Director or RCC/DCC.
Work collaboratively within the department and across the community.
Support open and honest communication among associates.
Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing the proper uniform and name tag while working.
Look for ways to reduce costs and create efficiencies.
Ensure regulatory compliance and promptly report issues or concerns.
Support continuous improvement.
Follow regulations, laws, and Kisco standards, including the Associate Handbook.
Understand and support the community sales process.
Perform other related duties as required.