Caregiver AM (MC)

Kisco Senior Living • Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

22h • $20 - $21

About The Position

The Caregiver meets community residents’ needs by helping with activities of daily living. The role delivers quality care by encouraging independence and supporting each resident’s physical, social, cultural, and intellectual well-being. Caregivers assist with personal care, companionship, resident wellness, communication, documentation, and upkeep of residents’ rooms and community common areas. They also support resident services and community events while following applicable regulations, company policies, and care standards.

This is a part-time morning position with a schedule of 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Pay is $20–$21 per hour, with a $750 sign-on bonus. The role is with Kisco Senior Living, an award-winning senior living company that has operated for over 30 years.

Requirements

• Bring a smile to work every day and be a great team player.
• Basic competency in using multiple forms of technology, including Microsoft Office applications, 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 certification and CPR, if required.

Nice To Haves

• High school education or GED equivalent is preferred.
• Nursing assistant course is recommended.
• Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor residents’ well-being and promptly report changes in condition to the appropriate associate or department.
• Assist residents with simple requests or connect them with an appropriate associate.
• Learn residents’ preferences to provide exemplary customer service and enhance 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.
• Document care provided in accordance with documentation standards.
• Provide input to the Care Services Director and/or Resident Care Coordinator/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.
• Observe and monitor residents and provide or assist with documentation regarding resident status.
• Cover the Customer Service desk in the Care Services lobby when necessary.
• Answer the telephone according to company policy and standards.
• Support, lead, and participate in resident-centered wellness programs.
• Resolve resident questions according to established policies and procedures.
• Greet and direct family members, potential residents, prospects, and other individuals to appropriate staff contacts.
• Assist with and participate in community special events and marketing events.
• Support residents’ social needs through interaction with staff, family, and other residents, including encouraging and reminding residents about wellness programming.
• Assist with the general upkeep of community common areas.
• Maintain residents’ rooms, including making beds, taking out trash, and washing dishes.
• Assist with resident laundry as assigned.
• Support open and honest communication among associates.
• Work collaboratively within the department and across the community.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing the proper uniform and name tag.
• Look for ways to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and immediately report issues or concerns to a supervisor.
• Support continuous improvement.
• Adhere to regulations, laws, company standards, and the Associate Handbook.
• Understand and support the community sales process.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $20–$21 per hour.
• $750 sign-on bonus.
• Free meal per shift.
• Healthcare benefits, including vision and dental, for full-time associates only.
• Matching 401(k) for full-time associates only.
• Paid time off.
• Rewards and bonus opportunities.
• Continuous training and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED