Caregiver (FT)

Kisco Senior Living•Anaheim, CA

About The Position

The Caregiver at Emerald Court supports community residents with activities of daily living while encouraging independence and promoting each resident’s physical, social, cultural, and intellectual well-being. This is a full-time position scheduled Friday through Monday, 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., with a pay range of $18–$19 per hour. The role includes monitoring residents and reporting changes in condition, providing or assisting with personal care and mobility, documenting care, maintaining residents’ privacy, and supporting wellness and social activities. The Caregiver also helps with resident-room upkeep and laundry, responds to emergencies, assists with customer service and community events as needed, and works with associates across the community to provide resident-centered care. 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.
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.
First Aid and CPR certification if required.

Nice To Haves

Nursing assistant course recommended.
Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) desirable.

Responsibilities

Monitor residents’ well-being and promptly report changes in condition to the appropriate associate or department.
Assist residents with requests or connect them with an appropriate associate.
Learn residents’ preferences and provide customer service that supports resident satisfaction.
Supervise or assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, meals, ambulation, and other activities of daily living.
Provide companionship and build strong relationships with residents.
Respond to emergencies according to policies and procedures.
Help residents use assistive devices such as 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 or 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 practices, and safe work practices.
Cover the Care Services lobby customer-service desk when necessary, answer telephones according to company standards, and resolve resident questions according to policy.
Support, lead, and participate in resident-centered wellness programs; encourage residents’ social interaction and participation in wellness programming.
Greet and direct family members, potential residents, prospects, and other visitors to appropriate staff.
Assist with and participate in community special and marketing events.
Help maintain common areas and residents’ rooms, including making beds, taking out trash, and washing dishes; assist with resident laundry as assigned.
Communicate openly and honestly with associates and work collaboratively within the department and across the community.
Maintain professional appearance and grooming, including wearing the required uniform and name tag.
Look for ways to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
Ensure regulatory compliance and promptly report issues or concerns to a supervisor.
Support continuous improvement, follow applicable regulations, laws, company standards, and the Associate Handbook, and support the community sales process.
Perform other related duties as required.