Caregiver - Full Time, PM Shift

MBK Senior Living•Elk Grove, CA

22h

About The Position

The Caregiver is a member of the community team who provides quality hands-on care and services to residents. The role assists residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), such as personal and dental hygiene, transportation to meals and activities, and bodily functions. Caregivers support residents’ social and emotional well-being with compassion and customer service, following each resident’s Individualized Service Plan (ISP) while prioritizing dignity, privacy, and safety and complying with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines. The position is scheduled Tuesday through Saturday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, with pay of $17.00–$19.00 per hour. Caregivers also complete resident engagement, housekeeping, and laundry assignments as directed. The work involves mobility throughout the community and neighborhoods, assisting residents with routine and emergency movement, and performing physical tasks such as walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, pulling, overhead reaching, and repetitive motion.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Must be at least 18 years old.
Current First Aid and CPR certifications, maintained through required training and ongoing education.
Medication Management Certification if required by the state, maintained through required training and ongoing education.
Complete required background clearances and health screening, and provide negative TB test results within 7 days of employment; the test must be from within the last 6 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 tactfully 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 others’ rights and privacy.
Ability and willingness to work independently without day-to-day oversight and supervision.
Positive and professional demeanor consistent with MBK values.
Able to perform job-related physical activities, including walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, pulling, overhead reaching, and repetitive motion.
Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 250 pounds as necessary.
Able to move intermittently throughout the workday in the community and between neighborhoods, and assist with residents’ physical movement during routine transfers and emergencies.
Must comply with applicable regulatory requirements, including requirements related to resident rights, HIPAA, state licensing, and professional licenses.
Must not be an excluded party when employed at a community receiving Medicare or Medicaid funding.

Nice To Haves

Food Handler’s Card; training will be provided if required and not already held.
Nurse’s Aid Certification, unless required by the state.
At least 1 year of prior caregiving experience in a similar work environment; on-the-job training is available for candidates with the right attitude and desire.

Responsibilities

Respond promptly and kindly to resident needs while preserving independence, self-respect, dignity, safety, privacy, and confidentiality.
Read and acknowledge shift reports, new or updated resident ISPs, and lifestyle surveys at the start of each shift.
Complete resident assignments as directed in each ISP during the shift.
Assist residents with ADLs, including bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, mealtime activities, bowel and bladder functions, and wellness programming.
Perform regular resident safety checks and report changes in condition, including changes in mental status, behavior, skin condition, or appetite.
Assist at mealtimes with meal selection, serving, eating, clearing, and delivery of room trays as assigned or needed.
Safely assist residents with transfers into and out of beds and wheelchairs using proper techniques, and escort residents to meals, wellness programs, and other destinations as needed or requested.
Respond compassionately to residents’ behavioral expressions and follow up according to direction and policy.
Lead assigned resident programs and encourage participation and enjoyment.
Complete assigned housekeeping and laundry tasks for residents and the community.
Manage oxygen tanks and concentrators to maintain prescribed levels when properly trained and as allowed by the state.
Respond promptly to resident alerts, emergencies, and requests, and help keep residents safe and comfortable.
Maintain a safe and secure environment for staff, residents, and guests in accordance with established standards and procedures.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and company policies and procedures.
Promote teamwork and open communication, including through mentoring, coaching, and recognition program use in alignment with MBK 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 to support physical, emotional, and financial wellness.
Free meal per shift.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time team members.
Multiple medical plan options, including a Health Savings Account (HSA)-eligible plan with company contributions.
Healthcare and dependent-care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Commuter benefits.
Company-paid life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage.
Disability benefits, where applicable and subject to state-specific programs and eligibility requirements.
Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Leadership development and live in-person, virtual, individual, and group training.