Caregiver (Full-Time, AM Shift)

Frank Residences•San Francisco, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Nestled in San Francisco's Excelsior neighborhood on a nine-acre campus, the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living (SFCJL) is the leading senior services organization in Northern California. Our continuum of care includes: the Frank Residences assisted living and memory care; the Jewish Home and Rehabilitation Center, offering long-term skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, an acute geriatric psychiatric unit for adults over the age of 65; and our Foundation. Founded in 1871 and formerly known as the Jewish Home, our legacy grounds us as our vision propels us forward. Today, we've evolved to support more than 2,500 older adults each year through innovative, comprehensive programs rooted in the Jewish values of compassion, community, and excellence. We are equally proud of our inclusive culture, where 950 team members of diverse faiths and backgrounds work together in shared purpose.

Requirements

CPR Certified
Ability to read, write, understand and follow instructions in English
Ability to communicate effectively and perform simple arithmetic.
Basic knowledge of MS Office or willingness to learn within 90 days of employment for maintaining proper documentation of care provided during shift.
Ability to provide coverage or work overtime when needed.

Nice To Haves

Prior geriatric nursing aide experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with ADLs including dressing, grooming, eating, bathing, positioning, turning, transferring and toileting – following community protocol, licensing regulations, and guidelines for both resident and employee safety.
Follow safety guidelines in the community, including proper lifting technique and universal precautions when providing care to the residents.
Transfer, transport and escort residents as needed.
Follow the schedule of duties for the caregiver as well as the individual plan of care for each resident. Answer all call lights promptly.
Monitor (non-skilled) resident activity, nutritional intake, functional status, psychosocial status – taking action as required to promote resident well-being. Report status changes as they are observed.
Act immediately on any resident issues, following protocol and basic first aid training
Document resident status change, including to but not limited to, physical change, reaction to medication and psychosocial changes.
Conduct universal functions such as assistance with enrichment activities, light cleaning of resident apartment and other duties assigned.
Promote open communication between health care professionals, families, residents and staff.
Attend in-service training and education session, as assigned.
Perform specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.