Caregiver--AM Shift Full Tie 1:1 Care

CiminoCare•Citrus Heights, CA

20d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

CiminoCare is seeking compassionate, self-motivated caregivers to provide direct, hands-on care to residents in its Memory Care team at Citrus Heights Terrace in Citrus Heights, California. The role is described as full-time, AM shift, providing 1:1 care. Caregivers help create a secure, caring environment for seniors and support residents’ comfort, safety, grooming, personal hygiene, meals, and daily activities. The position is central to the facility’s day-to-day operations and requires maintaining resident information and documentation, following care plans and schedules, and communicating changes in residents’ physical or emotional condition to facility leadership. The position reports to a Shift Manager, Care Coordinator, or Administrator.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least some prior experience in caring.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Compassionate care skills for elderly people, knowledge of proper caregiving techniques, and ability to care for several residents at once.
Organizational skills to maintain order and efficiency while maintaining a constant pace.
Ability to handle stress, stay calm under pressure, and make decisions consistent with policies, procedures, and licensing regulations.
Must complete a physical examination and tuberculin test performed by a physician within seven days after hire, unless regulations require completion before employment.
Must submit fingerprint cards and an affidavit concerning criminal convictions for a Department of Social Services criminal record review and obtain approval to retain employment.
Must keep First Aid certification current.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) and/or Home Health Aide (HHA) certificate.

Responsibilities

Know the location and disposition of residents under direct care at all times.
Ensure residents look clean and presentable throughout the day.
Assist residents with dressing, grooming, and related personal-care tasks, including applying make-up, combing hair, and cleaning eyeglasses.
Keep residents’ rooms in proper order, including tidying rooms, making beds, and putting clothes away.
Support residents’ comfort, safety, and enjoyment.
Keep internal charts current, know residents’ needs, and report observed physical or emotional changes to the shift manager, Resident Care Coordinator, or Administrator by the end of the shift; document changes in handover notes unless immediate intervention is needed.
Attend periodic staff meetings, in-service training, and mandatory meetings.
Read, follow, and sign care plans and posted messages or updates during each shift.
Observe residents’ rights as posted in the facility.
Respond promptly to resident calls for assistance.
Assist residents in emergencies according to the facility Emergency Plan and provide first aid as directed.
Maintain a cooperative and cheerful attitude when interacting with residents and their guests.
Assist residents with bathing and dressing as scheduled or directed.
Assist residents at mealtimes as directed or needed.
Assist residents with personal hygiene needs throughout the shift.
Support daily recreational activities, including crafts, games, music, and exercise, and encourage resident participation.
Follow written work schedules and service schedules.
Ensure residents in the group receive quality care, required documentation is completed properly and on time, and schedules are followed.
Perform other assigned duties.