Caregiver-1

Lexington Assisted Living•Ventura, CA

19d•$18 - $19

About The Position

The Caregiver supports residents with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, socialization, cognition, and physical health. The role encourages resident independence and choice while preserving dignity through professional conduct and interactions. Caregivers provide person-centered assistance in accordance with each resident’s support or care plan, promote residents’ quality of life, and communicate respectfully with residents, families, and coworkers. They also help with dining, laundry, and, when assigned, cleaning. The role follows resident-rights, HIPAA, infection-control, and safety requirements; reports changes in resident condition and unusual or emergency events; and completes required training and meetings. The position has no supervisory responsibility and may include other duties assigned by the Supervisor. The job involves working throughout the community or facility, frequent interruptions, and interaction with residents, families, staff, visitors, and government personnel. The work may involve emotionally upset or hostile individuals and exposure to injury risks, infectious waste and diseases, hazardous chemicals, dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants. Physical demands include frequent movement, standing or walking up to eight hours a day, frequent support of up to 70 pounds, occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, and frequent kneeling, bending, squatting, climbing, and reaching. The caregiver must also be able to assist with resident evacuation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current CPR and First Aid certifications.
Completion of a state-approved Caregiver program, as required by state regulation.
Meet age requirements under community policy and state regulations.
Ability to speak and understand English.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, visitors, and the public, and remain calm and level-headed in emergencies.
Professional grooming and ability to work harmoniously with other personnel.
Ability to seek out and incorporate new methods and principles into resident care practices.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and ability to interact with people at their current maturity level.
Ability to move frequently; stand or walk up to eight hours a day; frequently support up to 70 pounds; occasionally lift or carry up to 50 pounds; frequently kneel, bend, squat, climb, and reach; and assist with resident evacuation.
Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress, function independently, and work effectively with residents, employees, visitors, and support agencies.
Adequate vision and hearing, or prosthetics that enable the senses to function adequately for the role, including accurately reading measurements on resident-related equipment.
Good general health and emotional stability; ability to work with disabled, ill, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people.

Responsibilities

Follow the CAPLICO Core Values and Code of Conduct, Resident Rights, and HIPAA policies.
Communicate and work as part of the team, help resolve problems, and assist other community staff.
Provide personal care according to residents’ support or care plans, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, transportation, and dining assistance.
Encourage resident independence, choice, dignity, socialization, and emotional well-being through compassionate, person-centered care.
Respond promptly to calls for assistance; support residents’ privacy and activity participation; and provide appointment reminders.
Communicate respectfully with residents and family members, and refer family service or care concerns to a nurse or supervisor.
Use Standard Precautions and follow infection-control procedures.
Observe and promptly report changes in residents’ health, condition, behavior, or needs, as well as unusual events, suspected abuse or neglect, and emergencies.
Assist with dining, including preparing and cleaning the dining room, helping residents select food, serving food and beverages, and promoting a pleasant social environment.
Complete resident laundry according to schedule and community policy.
Clean resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas when assigned, following community protocols and schedules.
Promptly report maintenance needs and take safety precautions to minimize injury risks.
Use proper body mechanics and safe handling techniques, including assisting with resident evacuation.
Complete state-required annual training or continuing education and attend designated meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.