Caregiver AM (MC)

Kisco Senior Living • Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

2d • $20 - $21

About The Position

The Caregiver supports community residents with activities of daily living and delivers quality care that encourages independence and promotes each resident’s physical, social, cultural, and intellectual well-being. This is a part-time morning position, scheduled from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with pay of $20–$21 per hour and a $750 sign-on bonus.

The role includes monitoring residents and reporting changes in condition, assisting with personal care and mobility, providing companionship, documenting care, supporting resident-centered wellness programs, and helping residents meet social needs. The Caregiver also assists with community upkeep and events, responds to resident and family questions, and works collaboratively with associates across the community.

Employment offers are contingent on completing the pre-employment process, including a drug screen, job-related physical, TB test, and background check. The company covers the cost of these pre-hire requirements.

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.
• Nursing assistant course is recommended.
• High school education or GED equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor residents’ general well-being and immediately report changes in condition to the appropriate associate or department.
• Assist residents with simple requests or find an appropriate associate to help.
• Learn resident preferences to provide exemplary customer service and enhance resident satisfaction.
• Supervise or assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, meals, ambulation, and other activities of daily living.
• Provide companionship and develop strong resident relationships.
• Respond to emergencies according to policies and procedures.
• Help residents use assistive devices, including walkers, wheelchairs, and hearing aids.
• Encourage residents’ self-care.
• Document care provided in accordance with documentation standards.
• 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 checklists.
• Maintain resident confidentiality and privacy.
• Practice standard precautions, infection control, and safe work practices.
• Observe and monitor residents and assist with documentation regarding resident status.
• Cover the Care Services lobby Customer Service desk when necessary.
• Answer the telephone according to company policy and standards.
• Support, lead, and participate in resident-centered wellness programs.
• Resolve resident questions according to established policies and procedures.
• 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.
• Help residents meet social needs through interaction with staff, family, and other residents, including encouraging participation in wellness programming.
• Assist with general upkeep of community common areas.
• Maintain residents’ rooms, including making beds, taking out trash, and washing dishes.
• Assist with resident laundry as assigned.
• Support open and honest communication among associates and work as part of the team within the department and across the community.
• Maintain a professional appearance and grooming, including wearing the proper uniform and name tag while working.
• Look for ways to reduce costs and create efficiencies.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and immediately report issues or concerns to a supervisor.
• Support continuous improvement and adhere to regulations, laws, company standards, and the Associate Handbook.
• Understand and support the community sales process.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• $750 sign-on bonus.
• Competitive pay of $20–$21 per hour.
• 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.
• Company covers the cost of pre-hire requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed