Caregiver (Full-Time; PM Shift; Unit: Assisted Living)

San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living•San Francisco, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Caregiver provides direct care and support to assisted living residents by assisting with activities of daily living while promoting safety, dignity, and overall well-being. The role follows community protocols, licensing regulations, and individualized care plans to ensure high-quality, resident-centered care. This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week on the PM shift, 3:00 PM–11:30 PM, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, with Tuesday and Wednesday off. The department is Assisted Living, and 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 it within 90 days of employment for documentation purposes.
Ability to provide coverage or work overtime as needed.
Ability to transport residents via wheelchair, Geri chair, or shower chair, pushing 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 stoop, bend, stretch, squat, stand, and walk for up to 90% of the workday; 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.
May be exposed to blood and body fluids, including potential exposure to HIV and/or HBV, offensive odors, and combative behavior.

Nice To Haves

Prior geriatric nursing aide experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with dressing, grooming, eating, bathing, positioning, transferring, and toileting according to community protocols and licensing regulations.
Follow safety guidelines, including proper lifting techniques and universal precautions, while providing resident care.
Transfer, transport, and escort residents as needed.
Follow assigned caregiver schedules and individual resident care plans, and respond promptly to call lights.
Monitor non-skilled resident activity, nutritional intake, functional status, and psychosocial well-being; take appropriate action and report observed status changes.
Act immediately on resident issues according to 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 assigned in-service training and education sessions.
Perform specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.