Caregiver PT

MBK Senior Living•Modesto, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Caregiver provides high-quality, hands-on care and services to residents in a senior living community. The role supports residents with activities of daily living and promotes their social and emotional well-being with compassion and excellent customer service. Care must follow each resident’s Individualized Service Plan and prioritize dignity, privacy, safety, and confidentiality while complying with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines. The position is part-time, scheduled Friday through Monday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Pay is $17.00–$18.00 per hour. The role requires current First Aid and CPR certifications, and Medication Management certification if required by the state. On-the-job training is available for candidates with the right attitude and desire.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
Current First Aid and CPR certifications; Medication Management certification if required by the state, with required ongoing training and education to maintain certifications.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must complete required background clearances and health screening, and provide negative TB test results within seven days of employment; the test must be from within the previous six months.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and speak English and follow written and spoken directions.
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with personnel, residents, family members, and guests from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to make sound independent decisions, remain calm, and manage stressful or emergency situations effectively.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Dependability and respect for confidentiality and the rights and privacy of others.
Ability and willingness to work independently without day-to-day oversight.
Ability to present a positive, professional image consistent with company values.
Ability to perform physical job requirements, including walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, pulling, reaching overhead, and repetitive motion.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 250 pounds as necessary.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday within the community and between neighborhoods, and to assist with residents’ physical movement during routine transfers and emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Food Handler’s Card preferred; training will be provided if required and not already held.
Nurse Aide Certification preferred unless required by the state.
At least one year of prior caregiving experience in a similar work environment preferred; on-the-job training is available for candidates with the right attitude and desire.

Responsibilities

Respond promptly and kindly to residents while maintaining their independence, self-respect, dignity, safety, privacy, and confidentiality.
At the beginning of each shift, review and acknowledge shift reports, updated Individualized Service Plans, and lifestyle surveys.
Complete resident assignments according to each resident’s Individualized Service Plan during the shift.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, mealtime activities, toileting, bowel and bladder functions, and wellness programming.
Conduct regular resident safety checks and report changes in residents’ conditions, including mental status, behavior, skin condition, or appetite.
Assist with mealtimes, including meal selection, serving, eating, clearing, and delivering room trays as assigned.
Safely assist residents with transfers into and out of beds and wheelchairs, using proper lifting and transfer techniques, and escort residents to meals, wellness programs, and other destinations as needed.
Respond compassionately to residents’ behavioral expressions and follow up according to direction and policy.
Lead assigned resident programs and engagement activities, encouraging participation and enjoyment.
Complete assigned housekeeping and laundry tasks for residents and the community.
Manage oxygen tanks and concentrators to maintain physician-prescribed levels when properly trained and permitted by state requirements.
Respond promptly to resident alerts, emergencies, and requests, and help ensure residents remain safe and comfortable.
Maintain a safe and secure environment in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
Follow applicable federal, state, and local regulations and company policies and procedures.
Promote teamwork and open communication through mentoring, coaching, and recognition practices aligned with company principles and values.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned or requested by the supervisor or designee.

Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 4%.
Employee Assistance Program for employees and household members.
Financial and legal services.
Educational loan assistance and scholarships.
Team member discount programs.
Resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial wellness.
Free meal per shift.
Full-time team members receive comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, including multiple medical plan options and a Health Savings Account-eligible plan with company contributions.
Full-time team members receive healthcare and dependent-care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Full-time team members receive commuter benefits.
Full-time team members receive company-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Full-time team members receive disability benefits where applicable and subject to state-specific programs and eligibility requirements.
Full-time team members may access voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Competitive salaries.
Leadership development, in-person and virtual training, and individual and group training.
Supportive community team that encourages personal and professional growth and recognizes success.