Caregiver

Sunlit Gardens•Rancho Cucamonga, CA

13d

About The Position

Caregivers provide direct care and supervision to facility residents during their work shifts, following each resident’s physician’s report and care plan. They implement residents’ daily routines, including personal care, medication management, activities, meal preparation and service, and required recordkeeping. Other duties may be assigned by the Administrator. Responsibilities vary by shift. PM-shift duties include assisting with scheduled resident activities, meal preparation, medication management, housekeeping and laundry as directed, and documentation. Night-shift staff remain awake and on duty to assist residents as needed and complete other assignments from the Administrator. Caregivers support residents with activities of daily living, including showering, dressing, escorting, meals, linen and towel changes, personal laundry, and incontinence care. They check on residents regularly or as specified in care plans, observe and report changes in condition, document incidents for the next shift, follow bowel and bladder training schedules, and provide first aid as needed. Caregivers help maintain facility rules, safeguard residents’ property and rights, and follow infection-control and prevention practices. They report suspected elder abuse, changes in residents’ condition, facility hazards, safety issues, and low supplies to the Administrator, and respond calmly and professionally to emergencies. The role requires compassion, professionalism, communication with coworkers and residents’ families and care professionals, and the ability to recognize signs of illness or distress and know when to notify the Administrator or seek professional assistance. The position may be part-time or full-time.

Requirements

Verifiable experience providing direct care to elderly people.
Valid references from former employers and/or a letter of recommendation.
Valid and current driver’s license.
Completion of required first aid training and possession of a valid, current first aid card.
CPR training as directed by the Administrator.
Ability to read, speak, and understand English and follow oral and written instructions.
At least 18 years of age, verified by proper documents.
Participation in required and appropriate job training.
Required criminal clearance before employment.
Required health screening and TB clearance before employment; results must be no older than six months.
Good physical and mental health and ability to perform assigned duties and tasks.
Knowledge of housekeeping and sanitation principles.
Ability to communicate with other workers, family members, and skilled professionals serving residents.
Knowledge needed to recognize early signs and symptoms of resident illness and distress and to know when to notify the Administrator or call for professional assistance.
Pleasant personality and concern and compassion for residents.
Understanding of resident rights.
Proactive reporting of facility issues and problems to the Administrator.
Professional attitude.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care and supervision to facility residents in accordance with physician’s reports and care plans.
Implement residents’ daily routines, including personal care, medication management, activities, meal preparation and service, and required recordkeeping.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including showering, dressing, and escort services.
Ensure residents receive meals in the dining room or tray service when temporarily unable to leave their rooms.
Change linens and towels and complete residents’ personal laundry as needed.
Check on residents regularly or as directed by their care plans; observe and report changes in condition to the Administrator.
Assist with incontinence care and follow bowel and bladder training schedules in residents’ care or service plans.
Document and report incidents or occurrences to the next shift.
Provide first aid as needed.
On PM shifts, assist with scheduled activities, meal preparation, medication management, housekeeping and laundry as directed, and documentation.
Remain awake and on duty during night shifts to assist residents and complete assignments as needed.
Ensure facility house rules are implemented and maintained and residents’ personal property is safeguarded.
Follow infection-control and prevention practices and respect residents’ personal rights.
Report observed or alleged elder abuse, resident changes, hazards, safety issues, and low facility or resident supplies to the Administrator.
Respond professionally and calmly to emergency situations.
Communicate with coworkers, family members, and skilled professionals providing services to residents.
Recognize signs and symptoms of resident illness or distress and notify the Administrator or seek professional assistance when appropriate.