Caregiver--PM Shift Full time

CiminoCare•Citrus Heights, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

CiminoCare is hiring a full-time caregiver for its memory care team at Citrus Heights Terrace in Citrus Heights, California. The caregiver delivers direct, hands-on care to residents and supports the facility’s day-to-day operations. The role focuses on providing personalized care in a way that protects residents’ dignity and rights, and helps ensure their comfort, safety, and enjoyment. Caregivers communicate with residents, families, and health care professionals and report changes in residents’ physical or emotional condition to the appropriate supervisor. The caregiver reports to a Shift Manager, Care Coordinator, or Administrator. The position is listed for the PM shift. The stated salary is $17.00–$17.50.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least some prior experience in caring.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Compassionate caregiving skills, knowledge of proper caregiving techniques, and ability to care for several residents at one time.
Organizational skills to maintain order and efficiency and maintain a constant pace.
Ability to handle stress, stay calm under pressure, and make decisions consistent with policies, procedures, and licensing regulations.
Ability to work as a team player, communicate well, pay attention to detail and safety, respect client dignity and privacy, and work independently with minimal supervision.
Must complete a physical examination and tuberculin test with results within seven days after hire, unless regulations require completion before employment.
Must submit fingerprints and an affidavit concerning criminal convictions for a Department of Social Services criminal record review and obtain approval to retain employment.
Must keep First Aid certification current.
Ability to bend, twist, lift up to 50 pounds, maintain or regain balance, make repetitive motions, stand, handle or control objects and tools, walk, and run.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) and/or Home Health Aide certificate.

Responsibilities

Know the location and disposition of residents under direct care at all times.
Help residents remain clean and presentable, including assisting with dressing and grooming.
Keep residents’ rooms orderly by tidying, making beds, and putting clothes away.
Support residents’ comfort, safety, and enjoyment.
Keep internal charts current, know residents’ needs, and report observed physical or emotional changes to the Shift Manager, Resident Care Coordinator, or Administrator; document reports in change-over notes by the end of the shift unless immediate intervention is needed.
Attend periodic staff meetings, in-service training, and mandatory meetings.
Read, follow, and sign care plans and posted messages or updates during each shift.
Observe residents’ rights.
Respond promptly to residents’ calls for assistance.
Assist residents during emergencies according to the facility’s Emergency Plan and provide first aid as directed.
Maintain a cooperative and cheerful attitude toward residents and their guests.
Assist residents at mealtimes as directed or needed.
Assist residents with personal hygiene as needed throughout the shift.
Support and encourage residents’ participation in recreational activities, including crafts, games, music, and exercise.
Follow written work and service schedules.
Ensure residents in group settings receive quality care and complete required documentation properly and on time.
Perform other duties as assigned.