NOC - Caregiver - Memory Care

MBK Senior Living•Riverside, CA

About The Position

The Caregiver assists residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, personal and dental hygiene, meals, transportation to meals and activities, and bowel and bladder functions. The role requires maintaining residents’ dignity, respect, safety, and confidentiality while providing responsive, high-quality service in accordance with company policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines. The position is full-time, scheduled 10 p.m.–6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, with pay of $18–$18.50. Caregivers follow residents’ care plans, monitor and document resident status, respond to alerts and requests, and communicate observed or suspected changes in condition to a supervisor. They also assist with meaningful activities, meal service, laundry, cleaning, resident transportation and transfers, oxygen equipment as ordered, and community safety procedures. The job requires physical mobility, including kneeling, squatting, overhead reaching, and bending, as well as lifting more than 40 pounds and pushing 150 pounds unassisted. Candidates must meet applicable state regulatory requirements and complete required clearances and health screening.

Requirements

At least 18 years old, or have the required work permit and work authorization documentation.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Current first aid certification.
Required government-regulation background clearances.
Complete a health screening and provide negative TB test results from within the last six months or within seven days of employment.
Ability to read and speak English.
Ability to follow oral and written directions.
Ability to interact effectively with people of different ages and backgrounds.
Must meet and maintain all state-specific regulatory requirements.
Must be mobile and able to kneel, squat, reach overhead, and bend.
Must be able to lift more than 40 pounds and push 150 pounds unassisted.

Nice To Haves

Nurse’s Aid certification preferred.
Prior caregiving experience preferred; on-the-job training is available for candidates with the right attitude and desire.

Responsibilities

Respond promptly and kindly to resident needs while protecting residents’ self-respect, dignity, safety, and confidentiality.
Read and follow resident care plans.
Assist residents with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, hygiene, meals, activities, and bowel and bladder functions.
Assist residents at mealtimes with meal selection, serving, eating, clearing, and delivering room trays as needed.
Transport residents and assist with transfers into and out of beds and wheelchairs, using required safety, lifting, and transfer techniques.
Perform regular safety checks on residents.
Encourage residents to participate in daily activities such as bed making, laundry, cleaning, and setting tables.
Invite, encourage, assist, and lead residents in meaningful and life-enriching activities.
Clean, complete laundry, and assist with other community activities and assigned duties.
Manage oxygen tanks and concentrators according to physician orders and resident needs.
Chart and document appropriate information, including incident reports, and immediately report observed or suspected changes in resident condition to a supervisor.
Respond promptly to resident alerts, carry walkie-talkies, and respond to emergencies and other resident requests.
Maintain resident safety and comfort and assist with fire and other safety drills.
Maintain a positive and professional image and follow company policies, including policies on meal breaks and rest periods.
Communicate openly and work as a team with coworkers and other departments; complete daily assignments using effective time management.
Treat residents, families, and guests with tact and friendliness.
Perform other duties consistent with the position as assigned by designated directors or the Executive Director.

Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 4%.
Employee Assistance Program for employees and household members.
Financial and legal services.
Educational loan assistance and scholarships.
Team member discount programs.
Resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial wellness.
Free meal per shift.
For full-time team members: medical, dental, and vision coverage.
For full-time team members: multiple medical plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan with company contributions.
For full-time team members: healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts.
For full-time team members: commuter benefits.
For full-time team members: company-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
For full-time team members: disability benefits, where applicable and subject to state-specific programs and eligibility requirements.
For full-time team members: voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Leadership development, live in-person training, virtual training, and individual and group training.
Competitive salaries.