Caregiver (Part Time)

Kisco Senior Living • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

The Caregiver at Woodbridge Terrace of Irvine supports community residents with activities of daily living and delivers quality care that encourages independence and promotes residents’ physical, social, cultural, and intellectual well-being. This is a part-time position scheduled Sundays from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., with pay of $18–$22 per hour, depending on experience.

The role includes supporting residents’ personal care, companionship, safety, wellness, and daily needs; documenting care and reporting changes in residents’ conditions; assisting with community operations and events; and working collaboratively with associates across the community. Employment offers are conditional 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

• High school education or GED equivalent preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed.
• Basic competency using multiple forms of technology, including Microsoft Office, internet-based applications, and custom applications.
• Must meet state training requirements and/or certifications.
• First Aid certification and CPR, if required.

Nice To Haves

• Nursing assistant course recommended.
• Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor residents’ well-being and promptly report changes in condition to the appropriate associate or department.
• Respond to residents’ requests or connect them with an appropriate associate.
• Learn resident preferences and provide customer service that supports 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.
• Assist residents with devices such as walkers, wheelchairs, and hearing aids, and encourage self-care.
• Document care and resident status according to 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; follow standard precautions, infection-control practices, and safe work practices.
• Cover the Care Services lobby customer service desk when necessary and answer the telephone according to company policy and standards.
• Support, lead, and participate in resident-centered wellness programs; help residents meet social needs and encourage participation in wellness programming.
• Resolve resident questions according to policies and procedures.
• Greet and direct family members, prospective residents, prospects, and other individuals to appropriate community staff.
• Assist with and participate in community special events and marketing events.
• Help maintain common areas and residents’ rooms, including making beds, taking out trash, washing dishes, and assisting with assigned laundry.
• Support open and honest communication and work as part of the department and broader community team.
• Maintain standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing the proper uniform and name tag.
• Look for ways to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and promptly report issues or concerns to a supervisor.
• Support continuous improvement and comply with regulations, laws, company standards, and the Associate Handbook.
• Understand and support the community sales process.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED