Caregiver PRN

Kisco Senior Living•Laguna Niguel, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Caregiver meets community residents’ needs by helping with activities of daily living. The role delivers quality care while encouraging independence and supporting each resident’s physical, social, cultural, and intellectual well-being. This is an on-call 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. Pay is $19–$20 per hour. Caregivers support residents with personal care, companionship, mobility, meals, and other daily needs; monitor and document resident well-being; respond to emergencies; and help maintain residents’ privacy, safety, and independence. The role also includes supporting wellness and community events, assisting with general upkeep and laundry, helping with customer service as needed, and working collaboratively with associates across the community. Kisco Senior Living describes itself as a senior living industry leader for over 30 years. Employment offers are conditional on passing a drug screen, job-related physical, TB test, and background check; the company covers the cost of these pre-employment requirements.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Monitor residents’ general well-being and promptly report changes in condition to the appropriate associate or department.
Respond to residents’ simple requests or connect them with an appropriate associate.
Learn resident preferences to provide exemplary customer service and enhance resident 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 to care for themselves where possible.
Document care provided and observe and monitor residents, including documenting resident status as appropriate.
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, and follow standard precautions, infection control, and safe work practices.
Cover the Customer Service desk in the Care Services lobby when necessary and answer telephone calls 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 visitors to appropriate staff contacts.
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.
Help maintain 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 professional personal appearance and grooming, 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 applicable regulations, laws, company standards, and the Associate Handbook.
Understand and support the community sales process.
Perform other related duties as required.