Caregiver - The Village at Northridge

The Village at Northridge•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The Caregiver partners with the health services team to assist residents with care as assigned by the Director of Assisted Living or designee. The role follows SRG’s person-centered care and Genuine Hospitality philosophy and supports residents’ independence, safety, and well-being. Caregivers document and communicate care, respond to resident needs and emergencies, and help maintain a clean, comfortable environment. The position requires a CNA credential or caregiver experience, a high school diploma or GED, and First Aid/CPR certification.

Requirements

C.N.A. certification or experience as a caregiver.
High school diploma or GED.
First Aid and CPR certification.
Basic reading and writing skills and ability to speak English.
Good communication skills.
Ability to promote a positive working environment and encourage teamwork.
Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
Good organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Follow and convey SRG’s philosophy of person-centered care and Genuine Hospitality.
Maintain a professional appearance and manner, wear a name tag and uniform, and follow the cell phone policy.
Report to work on time and as scheduled; receive shift reports and review care assignments and updates before providing care.
Document care using CareStream, complete end-of-shift reporting, and prepare incident reports when needed.
Provide reports to the oncoming shift before going off duty.
Sign out and carry assigned equipment, including a radio, tablet, and keys, at the start of the shift.
Respond promptly to resident call lights, doors, and alarms.
Assist residents with activities of daily living while encouraging self-care to the extent possible.
Encourage and assist residents with individual and group program activities.
Assist residents with meals, housekeeping, and laundry as needed, requested, or assigned.
Maintain a clean, neat, comfortable, and safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
Provide high-quality resident care and recommend ways to improve care quality.
Observe changes in residents’ physical or mental status and communicate them to the Director of Assisted Living, LVN/LPN, or manager on duty.
Respond promptly to emergencies involving residents, staff, or visitors and follow applicable procedures.
Follow infection-control policies and procedures.
Follow community fire, missing-resident, and other emergency procedures, including those in fire and disaster plans.
Maintain confidentiality of resident and family information.
Attend and participate in training and team meetings as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.