Caregiver - AM Full-Time

MBK Senior Living•Elk Grove, CA

1d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Caregiver provides quality care and services to residents in a senior living community. The role supports residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including personal and dental hygiene, transportation to meals and activities, and bodily functions. Caregivers provide hands-on care and support residents’ social and emotional well-being with compassion and superior customer service, following each resident’s Individualized Service Plan while prioritizing dignity, privacy, and safety and complying with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines. The schedule is Friday through Monday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Pay is $17.00–$19.00 per hour. On-the-job training is available for candidates with the right attitude and desire.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Current First Aid and CPR certifications; Medication Management Certification if required by the state, with certifications maintained through required training and ongoing education.
At least 18 years of age.
Complete required background clearances and health screening, and provide a negative TB test result within seven days of employment; the test must be from within the prior six months.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and speak English and follow written and spoken directions.
Ability to interact effectively and tactfully and professionally with personnel, residents, family members, and guests from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to make sound independent decisions when circumstances warrant, remain calm, and manage stressful or emergency situations effectively.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Dependability and respect for confidentiality and the rights and privacy of others.
Ability and willingness to work independently without day-to-day oversight and supervision.
Maintain a positive and professional image consistent with MBK values.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, including walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, pulling, reaching overhead, and repetitive motion.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 250 pounds as necessary.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday within the community and between neighborhoods.
Ability to assist with residents’ physical movement during routine transfers and emergencies.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of prior caregiving experience in a similar work environment; on-the-job training is available for candidates with the right attitude and desire.
Food Handler’s Card; training will be provided if required and not already held.
Nurse Aide Certification, unless required by the state.

Responsibilities

Respond promptly and kindly to residents’ needs while maintaining their independence, dignity, safety, privacy, and confidentiality.
Review shift reports, updated Individualized Service Plans (ISPs), and lifestyle surveys at the start of each shift and acknowledge understanding.
Complete resident assignments specified in ISPs during the shift.
Assist residents with ADLs, including bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, mealtime activities, bowel and bladder functions, and wellness programming.
Conduct regular resident safety checks and report changes in residents’ condition, including mental status, behavior, skin condition, or appetite.
Assist with meals, including meal selection, serving, eating, clearing, and delivering room trays as needed or assigned.
Safely assist residents with transfers into and out of beds and wheelchairs, using proper techniques, and escort them to meals, wellness programs, and other destinations as needed or requested.
Respond compassionately to residents’ behavioral expressions and follow up as directed and according to policy.
Lead and engage residents in assigned programs, encouraging participation and enjoyment.
Complete assigned housekeeping and laundry tasks for residents and the community.
Manage oxygen tanks and concentrators as prescribed and permitted by state requirements, if properly trained.
Respond promptly to resident alerts, emergencies, and requests to keep residents safe and comfortable.
Maintain a safe and secure environment for staff, residents, and guests by following established standards, policies, and procedures.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and company policies and procedures.
Promote teamwork and open communication through mentoring, coaching, and recognition in alignment with company principles and values.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned or requested by the Supervisor or designee.

Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 4%.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and household members.
Financial and legal services.
Educational loan assistance and scholarships.
Team Member Discount Programs.
Resources to support physical, emotional, and financial wellness.
Free meal per shift.
For full-time team members: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
For full-time team members: multiple medical plan options, including a Health Savings Account (HSA)-eligible plan with company contributions.
For full-time team members: Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
For full-time team members: commuter benefits.
For full-time team members: company-paid life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
For full-time team members: disability benefits, where applicable and subject to state-specific programs and eligibility requirements.
For full-time team members: voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance.
Competitive salaries.
Leadership development, live in-person training, virtual training, and individual and group trainings.