Caregiver (FT)

Kisco Senior Living•Anaheim, CA

18h•$18 - $19

About The Position

The Caregiver at Emerald Court meets community residents’ needs by helping with activities of daily living. The role delivers quality care by encouraging independence and supporting each resident’s physical, social, cultural, and intellectual well-being. This is a full-time position scheduled Friday through Monday, 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., with a pay range of $18–$19 per hour. The Caregiver provides personal care and companionship, monitors and documents residents’ well-being, responds to emergencies, supports resident-centered wellness and social activities, and assists with resident and community needs. The role also involves customer service, communication with residents’ families and community staff, maintaining clean common areas and residents’ rooms, and following safety, infection-control, regulatory, and company standards. Employment offers are subject to the company’s pre-employment process, including a drug screen, job-specific physical, TB test, and background check. The company covers the cost of these pre-hire requirements.

Requirements

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.
Bring a positive attitude to work and be a strong team player.

Nice To Haves

Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) is desirable.
High school education or GED equivalent preferred.
Nursing assistant course recommended.

Responsibilities

Monitor residents’ general well-being and promptly report changes in condition to the appropriate associate or department.
Assist residents with simple requests or connect them with an appropriate associate.
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 relationships with residents.
Respond to emergencies according to policies and procedures.
Help residents use assistive devices, including walkers, wheelchairs, and hearing aids.
Encourage residents to practice self-care.
Document care provided in accordance with documentation standards.
Provide input to the Care Services Director and/or Resident Care Coordinator or Dementia Care Coordinator to help keep individual service plans current.
Regularly review the 24 Hour Report and care checklists.
Maintain resident confidentiality and privacy.
Follow standard precautions, infection-control practices, and safe work practices.
Observe and monitor residents and assist with documentation of resident status.
Cover the Customer Service desk in the Care Services lobby 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 policies and procedures.
Greet and direct family members, potential residents, prospects, and other visitors 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.
Promote open and honest communication among associates and work collaboratively within the department and across the community.
Maintain personal appearance and grooming standards, including wearing the required uniform and name tag.
Look for opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
Ensure regulatory compliance and immediately report 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.