Caregiver - Hourly

Lexington Assisted Living•Ventura, CA

4d•$17 - $18

About The Position

The Caregiver supports residents with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, socialization, cognition, and physical health. The role encourages resident independence and choice while preserving dignity through professional conduct and interactions. Caregivers provide person-centered assistance according to residents’ support and care plans, promote quality of life, and communicate respectfully with residents, families, and staff. The position works throughout the community or facility and involves frequent interruptions and interaction with residents, personnel, visitors, and government agencies. The work may involve emotionally upset or hostile individuals, exposure to infectious diseases and waste, hazardous chemicals, falls, burns, odors, dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants. The role requires frequent movement throughout the workday, standing or walking for up to eight hours, frequently supporting up to 70 pounds, occasionally lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, and frequently kneeling, bending, squatting, climbing, and reaching. The caregiver must be able to assist with resident evacuations and cope with the mental and emotional demands of the position. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, current CPR/First Aid certifications, completion of a state-approved Caregiver program when required by state regulation, and meeting age requirements under community policy and state regulations. The pay range is $17.00–$18.00.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current CPR/First Aid certifications.
Completion of a state-approved Caregiver program, as required by state regulation.
Meet age requirements according to community policy and state regulations.
Ability to speak and understand English.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, visitors, and the general public.
Ability to remain calm and level-headed in emergencies.
Professional grooming and ability to work harmoniously with other personnel.
Willingness to seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into resident care practices.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and ability to interact appropriately with residents, staff, and visitors.
Ability to move frequently throughout the workday; stand or walk up to eight hours; frequently support up to 70 pounds; occasionally lift or carry up to 50 pounds; and frequently kneel, bend, squat, climb, and reach.
Ability to assist with evacuation of residents.
Ability to see and hear, or use prosthetics that enable adequate sensory function for the position, including accurately reading measurements on resident-related equipment.
Ability to function independently and demonstrate personal integrity, flexibility, general good health, and emotional stability.
Ability to work effectively with residents, employees, visitors, and support agencies, including disabled, ill, elderly, emotionally upset, or at times hostile people.
Ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

Responsibilities

Adhere to the CAPLICO Core Values and Code of Conduct, Resident Rights, and HIPAA policies.
Work collaboratively with community staff, communicate effectively, help resolve problems, and assist coworkers.
Provide assistance with residents’ personal needs according to their support and care plans, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, transportation, and dining.
Encourage resident independence and choice and provide patient, compassionate, empathetic, social, and emotional support.
Promote residents’ quality of life through person-centered care, prompt responses to assistance calls, sensitivity to socialization and privacy needs, help participating in activities, and appointment reminders.
Communicate respectfully with residents and family members and refer family care or service concerns to a nurse or supervisor.
Use Standard Precautions and follow infection-control procedures.
Observe and promptly report changes in residents’ health, condition, behavior, or needs to a supervisor or shift leader.
Promptly report unusual events, suspected abuse or neglect, and emergencies.
Assist with dining, including preparing and cleaning the dining room, helping residents select food, serving food and beverages, and encouraging a pleasant, social dining environment.
Complete resident laundry according to schedules and community policy.
When assigned, clean resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas according to community protocols and schedules.
Promptly report maintenance needs and take appropriate safety precautions to reduce injury risks.
Use proper body mechanics and safe handling techniques.
Fulfill state regulatory annual training or continuing education requirements and attend designated meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.