Caregiver Temporary NOC

Kisco Senior Living • Walnut Creek, CA

2d • $21 - $22

About The Position

The Caregiver at Byron Park 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 temporary NOC position. The role also includes resident companionship, documentation, customer service, participation in wellness and community events, and assistance with general upkeep of community areas and residents’ rooms.

Employment offers are subject to completing the 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. Kisco Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.
• 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 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 relations.
• Respond to emergencies according to policies and procedures.
• Help residents use assistive devices such as walkers, wheelchairs, and hearing aids.
• Encourage residents to provide self-care.
• Document care provided 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.
• Practice standard precautions, infection control, and safe work practices.
• Observe and monitor residents and assist with documentation regarding 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 established policies and procedures.
• Greet and direct family members, potential residents, prospects, and others to appropriate staff contacts.
• 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 and reminding them about 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.
• Work as part of the team within the department and across the community.
• Maintain high standards of personal 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.
• Follow regulations, laws, company standards, and the Associate Handbook.
• Understand and support the community sales process.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $21–$22 per hour.
• A 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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED