Caregiver (Part Time)

Kisco Senior Living•Los Altos, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Caregiver at BridgePoint at Los Altos supports community residents by assisting with activities of daily living and delivering quality care that encourages independence and supports residents’ physical, social, cultural, and intellectual well-being. This is a part-time role scheduled Monday, Friday, and Saturday from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., with pay of $23–$25 per hour, depending on experience. A $500 hiring bonus is offered. Caregivers provide companionship, support resident wellness and social needs, maintain residents’ privacy and confidentiality, and help keep residents’ rooms and community common areas in good order. They also contribute to resident-centered programs, community events, and team communication while following company policies, safety practices, and applicable regulations. Employment offers are contingent on passing a drug screen, a job-specific physical, a TB test, and a background check; the company covers the cost of these pre-hire requirements.

Requirements

A high school education or GED equivalent is preferred.
A nursing assistant course is recommended.
First Aid and CPR certification, if required.
Must meet state training requirements and/or certification requirements.
Basic competency 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.
Ability to complete the pre-employment process, including a drug screen, job-specific physical, TB test, and background check.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Monitor residents’ general well-being and immediately report changes in condition to the appropriate associate or department.
Assist residents with requests or connect them with an appropriate associate.
Learn resident preferences and provide service intended to exceed expectations and enhance satisfaction.
Supervise or assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, meals, ambulation, and other activities of daily living.
Provide companionship and build strong resident relationships.
Respond to emergencies according to policies and procedures.
Help residents use assistive devices, including walkers, wheelchairs, and hearing aids.
Encourage residents to provide self-care where possible.
Document care provided and resident status according to 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, and safe work practices.
Cover the Care Services lobby customer service desk when needed and answer telephones 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.
Help maintain community common areas and residents’ rooms, including making beds, taking out trash, and washing dishes.
Assist with resident laundry as assigned.
Support open and honest communication with and between 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 create efficiencies.
Ensure regulatory compliance and immediately report issues or concerns to a supervisor.
Support continuous improvement and comply with regulations, laws, company standards, and the Associate Handbook.
Understand and support the community sales process.
Perform other related duties as required.