Caregiver (Part-Time, 24 hrs/week; PM Shift; Unit: Memory Care)

San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living•San Francisco, CA

17h

About The Position

As a Caregiver, you will provide direct care and support to residents by assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) while promoting safety, dignity, and overall well-being. You will follow established community protocols, licensing regulations, and individualized care plans to ensure high-quality, resident-centered care. This part-time position is in the Memory Care department and works the PM shift, 3 PM to 11:30 PM, Friday through Sunday, for 24 hours per week. The listed pay rate is $25.24 per hour.

Requirements

Current CPR certification is required.
Ability to read, write, understand, and follow instructions in English.
Ability to communicate effectively and perform basic arithmetic.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, or willingness to learn within 90 days of employment for documentation purposes.
Ability to provide coverage or work overtime as needed.
Ability to push a wheelchair, Geri chair, or shower chair carrying a resident weighing up to 150 pounds unassisted.
Ability to transfer, lift, turn, and position a resident weighing up to 125 pounds unassisted, or with assistance for residents over 125 pounds.
Ability to reach up to six feet and push a dietary cart weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted.
Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Prior geriatric nursing aide experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living, including dressing, grooming, eating, bathing, positioning, transferring, and toileting, in accordance with community protocols and licensing regulations.
Follow safety guidelines, including proper lifting techniques and universal precautions, when providing resident care.
Transfer, transport, and escort residents as needed.
Follow assigned caregiver schedules and individual resident care plans, and respond promptly to all call lights.
Monitor non-skilled resident activity, nutritional intake, functional status, and psychosocial well-being; take appropriate action and report status changes as observed.
Act immediately on resident issues in accordance with established protocols and basic first aid training.
Document resident status changes, including physical changes, medication reactions, and psychosocial changes.
Assist with enrichment activities and light cleaning of resident apartments as assigned.
Promote open communication among healthcare professionals, families, residents, and staff.
Attend in-service training and education sessions as assigned.
Perform specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.