Caregiver (Part Time - Memory Care)

Kisco Senior Living • Anaheim, CA

1d • $18 - $19

About The Position

The Caregiver at Emerald Court helps community residents with activities of daily living and delivers quality care that encourages independence and supports each resident’s physical, social, cultural, and intellectual well-being. This is a part-time Memory Care position scheduled Tuesday and Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. The pay range is $18–$19 per hour.

Caregivers monitor residents’ well-being, report changes in condition, assist with personal care and daily activities, respond to emergencies, document care, and help maintain current individual service plans. They also provide companionship, support resident-centered wellness programs, communicate with residents and families, help with community events and upkeep, and work collaboratively with associates across the community.

Employment offers are subject to the pre-employment process, including a drug screen, job-specific physical, TB test, and background check. The company covers the cost of these pre-hire requirements. Kisco Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Bring a smile to work every day.
• Be a great team player.
• High school education or GED equivalent preferred.
• Nursing assistant course recommended.
• First Aid certification and CPR, if required.
• Meet State training requirements and/or certifications.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor residents’ well-being and immediately report changes in condition to the appropriate associate or department.
• Assist residents with requests or connect them with the appropriate associate.
• Learn residents’ preferences to provide exemplary customer service and enhance resident satisfaction.
• Supervise or assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, meals, ambulation, and other activities of daily living.
• Provide companionship and develop strong resident relations.
• 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 and observe and monitor residents, including documenting resident status as appropriate.
• 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 check lists.
• Maintain resident confidentiality and privacy; practice standard precautions, infection control, and safe work practices.
• Cover the Customer Service desk in the Care Services lobby if necessary, answer telephone calls according to company policy, and resolve resident questions according to established procedures.
• Support, lead, and participate in resident-centered wellness programs and encourage residents’ social interaction and participation in programming.
• Greet and direct family members, potential residents, prospects, and other individuals to appropriate community staff.
• Assist with and participate in community special events and marketing events.
• Assist with upkeep of 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 and work as part of the team within the department and across the community.
• Maintain personal appearance and grooming standards, including wearing the proper uniform and name tag.
• Look for ways to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and promptly report issues or concerns to a supervisor.
• Support continuous improvement; follow applicable regulations, laws, company standards, and the Associate Handbook.
• Understand and support the community sales process.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• A 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
• Education Level: High school or GED