Caregiver FT

Kisco Senior Living • Laguna Niguel, CA

16h • $19 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Caregiver supports community residents with activities of daily living and delivers quality care that encourages independence and promotes each resident’s physical, social, cultural, and intellectual well-being. The position is at Crestavilla and is full-time, working Thursday through Sunday on the PM shift, at $19–$20 per hour.

The Caregiver monitors residents’ well-being, reports changes in condition, assists with personal care and other needs, builds strong resident relationships, responds to emergencies, and documents care. The role also includes supporting resident-centered wellness programs, assisting with community events and customer service, helping maintain common areas and residents’ rooms, and working collaboratively with associates across the community.

Requirements

• Bring a smile to work every day.
• Be a great team player.
• Basic competency in using multiple forms of technology, including Microsoft Office, internet-based applications, and custom applications.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed.
• Must meet State training requirements and/or certifications.
• First Aid certification and CPR, if required.

Nice To Haves

• High school education or GED equivalent preferred.
• Nursing assistant course recommended.
• Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor residents’ well-being and report changes in condition to the appropriate associate or department immediately.
• Assist residents with requests or connect them with an appropriate associate.
• Learn resident preferences and provide exemplary customer service to 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 relationships.
• Respond to emergencies according to policies and procedures.
• Help residents use assistive devices such as walkers, wheelchairs, and hearing aids.
• Encourage residents’ 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 telephone calls 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.
• Support residents’ social needs through interaction with staff, family, and other residents, including encouraging participation in wellness programming.
• Assist with the 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 and work as part of the team within the department and across the community.
• Maintain 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 and adhere to 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
• Matching 401(k) for full-time associates
• Paid time off
• Rewards and bonus opportunities
• Continuous training and growth opportunities
• Company-paid pre-employment requirements if selected, including a drug screen, job-specific physical, TB test, and background check

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED