Caregiver (Part Time)

Kisco Senior Living•Los Altos, CA

5d•$23 - $25

About The Position

The Caregiver at BridgePoint at Los Altos assists community residents with activities of daily living while delivering quality care that encourages independence and supports each resident’s physical, social, cultural, and intellectual well-being. The position is part time, scheduled Monday, Friday, and Saturday from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Pay is $23–$25 per hour, depending on experience, with a $500 hiring bonus. The role includes monitoring residents’ well-being, reporting changes in condition, assisting with personal care and mobility, providing companionship, documenting care, and supporting resident-centered wellness programs. The Caregiver also helps maintain residents’ rooms and community common areas, responds to resident and visitor needs, supports community events and the sales process, and works collaboratively with associates across the community. Associates must follow applicable regulations, company policies, safety practices, and confidentiality standards. Employment offers are subject to a pre-employment process that includes a drug screen, job-related physical, TB test, and background check. The company covers the cost of these requirements.

Requirements

Bring a smile to work every day.
Be a great team player.
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.
Must meet state training requirements and/or certifications.

Nice To Haves

High school education or GED equivalent preferred.
Nursing assistant course recommended.
Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) is desirable.
First Aid certification and CPR, if required.

Responsibilities

Monitor residents’ general 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 resident preferences and provide exemplary customer service to enhance resident 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, such as walkers, wheelchairs, and hearing aids.
Encourage residents’ self-care.
Document care provided according to documentation standards and assist with documenting resident status.
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; follow standard precautions, infection control, and safe work practices.
Cover the Customer Service desk in the Care Services lobby when necessary and answer the telephone according to company standards.
Support, lead, and participate in resident-centered wellness programs; encourage residents to meet social needs and participate in programming.
Resolve resident questions according to 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.
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 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 create efficiencies.
Ensure regulatory compliance and immediately report issues or concerns to a supervisor.
Support continuous improvement and follow applicable regulations, laws, company standards, and the Associate Handbook.
Understand and support the community sales process.
Perform other related duties as required.