Caregiver (Full-Time, AM Shift)

San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living•San Francisco, CA

4h•$24•Onsite

About The Position

Nestled in San Francisco's Excelsior neighborhood on a nine-acre campus, the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living (SFCJL) is a center of excellence in providing a continuum of care. This includes the Frank Residences, offering luxurious assisted living and memory care services; the Jewish Home and Rehabilitation Center, featuring long-term skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and an acute psychiatric unit specialized in mental healthcare for older adults over age 55; and the Jewish Home and Senior Living Foundation. Grounded in the Jewish values of excellence, compassion, and community, the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living—fondly referred to in the past as “the Jewish Home”—was founded in 1871. Today, more than 150 years later, we continue to build upon our legacy of enriching the lives of older adults through compassionate care and a steadfast commitment to excellence. We are proud to foster a culture of inclusion and to employ individuals from all backgrounds and belief systems who share our dedication to serving older adults with respect and excellence. Frank Residences at the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living: Nestled in San Francisco's Excelsior neighborhood on a nine-acre campus, the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living (SFCJL) is a center of excellence in providing a continuum of care. This includes the Frank Residences, offering luxurious assisted living and memory care services; the Jewish Home and Rehabilitation Center, featuring long-term skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and an acute psychiatric unit specialized in mental healthcare for older adults over age 55; and the Jewish Home and Senior Living Foundation. Grounded in the Jewish values of dignity, compassion, and community, the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living, fondly referred to in the past as "the Jewish Home," was founded in 1871. Today, 150 years later, it continues to build upon its legacy of enriching the lives of older adults. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: What you’ll do as a Caregiver: Assist residents with ADLs including dressing, grooming, eating, bathing, positioning, turning, transferring and toileting – following community protocol, licensing regulations, and guidelines for both resident and employee safety. Follow safety guidelines in the community, including proper lifting technique and universal precautions when providing care to the residents. Transfer, transport and escort residents as needed. Follow the schedule of duties for the caregiver as well as the individual plan of care for each resident. Answer all call lights promptly. Monitor (non-skilled) resident activity, nutritional intake, functional status, psychosocial status – taking action as required to promote resident well-being. Report status changes as they are observed. Act immediately on any resident issues, following protocol and basic first aid training Document resident status change, including to but not limited to, physical change, reaction to medication and psychosocial changes. Conduct universal functions such as assistance with enrichment activities, light cleaning of resident apartment and other duties assigned. Promote open communication between health care professionals, families, residents and staff. Attend in-service training and education session, as assigned. Perform specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

CPR Certified
Ability to read, write, understand and follow instructions in English
Ability to communicate effectively and perform simple arithmetic.
Basic knowledge of MS Office or willingness to learn within 90 days of employment for maintaining proper documentation of care provided during shift.
Ability to provide coverage or work overtime when needed.

Nice To Haves

Prior geriatric nursing aide experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with ADLs including dressing, grooming, eating, bathing, positioning, turning, transferring and toileting – following community protocol, licensing regulations, and guidelines for both resident and employee safety.
Follow safety guidelines in the community, including proper lifting technique and universal precautions when providing care to the residents.
Transfer, transport and escort residents as needed.
Follow the schedule of duties for the caregiver as well as the individual plan of care for each resident. Answer all call lights promptly.
Monitor (non-skilled) resident activity, nutritional intake, functional status, psychosocial status – taking action as required to promote resident well-being. Report status changes as they are observed.
Act immediately on any resident issues, following protocol and basic first aid training
Document resident status change, including to but not limited to, physical change, reaction to medication and psychosocial changes.
Conduct universal functions such as assistance with enrichment activities, light cleaning of resident apartment and other duties assigned.
Promote open communication between health care professionals, families, residents and staff.
Attend in-service training and education session, as assigned.
Perform specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

Full Benefits - Includes Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage for every team member who works 20 hours or more a week.
Pension Plan- Included through your union.
403b Retirement- Ability to participate.
Paid Time Off - Start accruing PTO on your first day of work!
Tuition reimbursement – Reimbursement for clinical tracks, up to $5,250.00 for full-time employees, and $2,625.00 for part-time employees.
Commuter check program
Weekday shuttle services- provided to and from Glen Park BART station..
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) - FSAs allow you to set aside a portion of your income, before taxes, to pay for qualified health care and/or dependent care expenses.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Life is full of challenges, and sometimes balancing them is difficult. We are proud to provide a confidential program dedicated to supporting the emotional health and well-being of our employees and their families.
Access to LIFEMART - a member savings platform that provides discounts on everyday products and services.