Caregiver (Part Time)

Kisco Senior Living•Irvine, CA

About The Position

The Caregiver at Woodbridge Terrace of Irvine supports community residents with activities of daily living and delivers quality care that encourages independence and promotes each resident’s physical, social, cultural, and intellectual well-being. The position includes monitoring residents, responding to requests and emergencies, providing companionship, documenting care, and helping maintain residents’ privacy, safety, and satisfaction. Caregivers also contribute to resident-centered wellness programs, community events, and the upkeep of residents’ rooms and common areas. This is a part-time role with the following listed schedules: Sunday, 6 a.m.–2 p.m.; Sunday, Thursday, and Friday, 2 p.m.–10 p.m.; or Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m.–10 p.m. in Memory Care. The pay range is $18–$22 per hour, depending on experience. Employment offers are contingent on completing the pre-employment process, including a drug screen, job-specific physical, TB test, and background check; the company covers the cost of these requirements.

Requirements

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, internet-based applications, and custom applications.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed.
Bring a smile to work every day and be a great team player.

Nice To Haves

Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) is desirable.

Responsibilities

Monitor residents’ 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 residents’ preferences to provide exemplary customer service and 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 relationships.
Respond to emergencies according to policies and procedures.
Help residents use assistive devices, including walkers, wheelchairs, and hearing aids.
Encourage residents’ self-care and independence.
Document care provided and resident status according to documentation standards.
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 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 others 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 collaboratively within the department and across the community.
Maintain standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing the proper uniform and name tag.
Look for ways to reduce costs and create efficiencies; support continuous improvement.
Ensure regulatory compliance and promptly report issues or concerns to a supervisor.
Adhere to applicable regulations, laws, company standards, and the Associate Handbook.
Understand and support the community sales process.
Perform other related duties as required.