Caregiver

MBK Senior Living•Riverside, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Caregiver provides quality care and services to residents in a senior living community. The role assists residents with activities of daily living and delivers hands-on care in accordance with each resident’s Individualized Service Plan, while supporting residents’ social and emotional well-being. Caregivers are expected to provide compassionate customer service and protect residents’ dignity, privacy, safety, and independence while following applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines. The position is part-time, scheduled 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday, with listed pay of $18–$18.50. On-the-job training is available for candidates with the right attitude and desire. The work involves mobility throughout the community and physical assistance with resident care and transfers.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must complete required background clearances and health screening, and provide a negative TB test result within 7 days of employment; the test must be from within the past 6 months.
Must have current First Aid and CPR certifications and maintain them through required training and ongoing education.
Medication Management Certification is required if required by the state.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English, follow written and spoken directions, and communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
Must interact effectively and tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, and guests from diverse backgrounds.
Must make sound independent decisions when circumstances warrant, remain calm, and manage stressful or emergency situations effectively.
Must have organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Must be dependable and respect confidentiality and the rights and privacy of others.
Must be able and willing to work independently without day-to-day oversight and supervision.
Must present a positive and professional image consistent with MBK values.
Must be mobile and able to walk, bend, kneel, squat, pull, reach overhead, and perform repetitive motions.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 250 pounds as necessary.
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday within the community and between neighborhoods, and assist with residents’ physical movement during routine transfers and emergencies.

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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

Respond promptly and kindly to resident needs while protecting independence, dignity, safety, privacy, and confidentiality.
Review and acknowledge shift reports, updated Individualized Service Plans, and lifestyle surveys at the start of each shift.
Complete resident assignments as directed in each Individualized Service Plan.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, mealtime activities, toileting, continence care, and wellness programming.
Perform regular resident safety checks and report changes in residents’ conditions, including changes in mental status, behavior, skin condition, or appetite.
Assist with meals, including meal selection, serving, eating, clearing, and delivering room trays as assigned.
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.
Respond compassionately to residents’ behavioral expressions and follow up according to direction and policy.
Lead assigned resident programs and engagement activities, encouraging participation and enjoyment.
Complete assigned housekeeping and laundry tasks for residents and the community.
Manage oxygen tanks and concentrators as prescribed and permitted by state requirements, when properly trained.
Respond promptly to resident alerts, emergencies, and requests, and help maintain resident safety and comfort.
Maintain a safe and secure environment in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and company policies and procedures.
Promote teamwork and open communication through mentoring, coaching, and recognition 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 supporting physical, emotional, and financial wellness.
Free meal per shift.
For full-time team members: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with multiple medical plan options including an HSA-eligible plan with company contributions.
For full-time team members: healthcare and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
For full-time team members: commuter benefits.
For full-time team members: company-paid life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage.
For full-time team members: disability benefits where applicable and subject to state-specific programs and eligibility requirements.
For full-time team members: voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Competitive salaries.
Leadership development, live in-person training, virtual training, and individual and group trainings.
Supportive community team that encourages personal and professional growth and recognizes team members’ success.