PT - AM - Caregiver

MBK Senior Living•Riverside, CA

3d•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Caregiver provides high-quality, hands-on care and services to residents, helping with activities of daily living and supporting residents’ social and emotional well-being. Care is delivered according to each resident’s Individualized Service Plan, with compassion and superior customer service while prioritizing dignity, privacy, independence, and safety and following applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines. The position is part-time, scheduled Thursday through Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with pay of $18–$18.50. On-the-job training is available for candidates with the right attitude and desire. The role is based in a senior living community and involves direct resident care, transfers and mobility assistance, resident engagement, and assigned housekeeping and laundry tasks.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Complete required background clearances and health screening, and provide negative TB test results within seven days of employment; the TB 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 others’ rights and privacy.
Ability and willingness to work independently without day-to-day oversight and supervision.
Positive and professional image consistent with MBK values.
Mobility and ability to perform job-related physical activities, 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.
Ability to assist with residents’ physical movement during routine transfers and emergencies.
Must maintain compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including resident rights, HIPAA, state licensing requirements, and laws relating to professional licenses.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of prior caregiving experience in a similar work environment; on-the-job training is available for candidates with the right attitude and desire.
Current First Aid and CPR certifications; maintain them through required training and ongoing education.
Medication Management Certification if required by the state; maintain it through required training and ongoing education.
Food Handler’s Card; training will be provided if required and not already held.
Nurse Aide Certification, unless required by the state.

Responsibilities

Respond promptly and kindly to resident needs while respecting residents’ independence, dignity, safety, privacy, and confidentiality.
At the start of each shift, review and acknowledge shift reports, updated Individualized Service Plans, and lifestyle surveys.
Complete resident assignments as directed in each resident’s Individualized Service Plan.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, mealtime activities, toileting, incontinence care, and wellness programming.
Conduct regular resident safety checks and report changes in residents’ mental status, behavior, skin condition, appetite, or other aspects of their condition.
Assist with meals as needed, including meal selection, serving, eating assistance, clearing, and delivery of room trays.
Safely assist residents with transfers into and out of beds and wheelchairs and escort them to meals, wellness programs, and other destinations using proper lifting and transfer techniques.
Respond compassionately to residents’ behavioral expressions and follow up according to direction and policy.
Lead and engage residents in assigned programs, 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 permitted by state requirements and when properly trained.
Respond promptly to resident alerts, emergencies, and requests to help ensure residents’ safety and comfort.
Maintain a safe and secure environment by following established safety standards, policies, and procedures.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and company policies and procedures.
Promote teamwork and open communication, including mentoring, coaching, and using recognition programs in alignment with company principles and values.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned or requested by the supervisor or designee.

Benefits

Competitive salaries.
Leadership development, live in-person training, virtual training, and individual and group training.
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 may receive medical, dental, and vision coverage; medical plan options including an HSA-eligible plan with company contributions; healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts; commuter benefits; company-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage; disability benefits where applicable; and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.