Caregiver - The Village at Sherman Oaks

The Village at Sherman Oaks•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The Caregiver partners with the health services team to assist residents with assigned care under the direction of the Director of Assisted Living or designee. The role follows SRG’s person-centered care and Genuine Hospitality philosophy while maintaining professional conduct and a safe, clean, comfortable environment for residents, staff, and visitors. Caregivers provide and document resident care, communicate relevant information between shifts, respond to resident requests and emergencies, and report changes in residents’ physical or mental status. They also support residents’ daily activities, meals, housekeeping, laundry, and participation in individual and group programs as needed or assigned. The position follows community policies for infection control, confidentiality, and emergency response, and includes participation in assigned training and team meetings. Schedules are available for Saturday-Wednesday, 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., or Sunday-Tuesday and Thursday, 3:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. The anticipated wage range is $19-$19.50 per hour.

Requirements

C.N.A. certification or experience as a caregiver.
High school diploma or GED.
First Aid/CPR certification.
Basic reading and writing skills and ability to speak English.
Good communication skills.
Ability to promote a positive working environment and encourage teamwork.
Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
Good organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Follow and convey SRG’s person-centered care and Genuine Hospitality philosophy.
Maintain a professional appearance, manner, and approach while on duty; wear the required name tag and uniform and follow the cell phone policy.
Report to work on time and as scheduled, following community policies and procedures.
Receive shift reports and review Care Staff Assignment and End of Shift reports for information and changes before providing care.
Document care in CareStream in accordance with policies and procedures.
Provide reports to the oncoming shift and complete the End of Shift Report and CareStream documentation before leaving.
Complete incident reports when needed.
Sign out and carry assigned equipment, including a radio, tablet, and keys, at the beginning of the shift.
Respond promptly to resident call lights, doors, and alarms.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, encouraging self-care to the extent possible.
Encourage and assist residents with individual and group program activities.
Assist residents with meals, housekeeping, and laundry as needed, requested, or assigned.
Maintain a clean, neat, comfortable, and safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
Provide high-quality resident care and recommend ways to improve quality.
Observe and communicate changes in residents’ physical or mental status to the Director of Assisted Living, LVN/LPN, and/or manager on duty.
Respond promptly to resident, staff, or visitor emergencies and follow applicable procedures.
Follow infection-control policies and procedures.
Know and follow procedures for fire, missing-resident, and other emergencies as detailed in community policies and fire and disaster plans.
Maintain confidentiality of resident and family information.
Attend and participate in training and team meetings as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.