Caregiver - Maravilla Santa Barbara

Maravilla Santa Barbara•Santa Barbara, CA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Caregiver provides personalized support to residents at Maravilla Santa Barbara, assisting with activities of daily living while encouraging residents to care for themselves to the extent possible. The role supports a clean, safe, and comfortable setting and delivers services according to each resident’s service plan and preferences. This includes personal care, monitoring health needs, and assisting with medications when delegated by an LPN/LVN and permitted by state regulations. Caregivers also help with resident programming and meals, perform light housekeeping and laundry tasks, respond promptly and kindly to resident needs, and complete end-of-shift reports. The position includes a range of full-time and part-time schedules across AM, PM, and overnight shifts. Training is available for candidates who are eager to serve and learn.

Requirements

Previous experience is required; the employer is willing to train candidates who are eager to serve and learn.
Must have a proven track record of reliability.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
First Aid certification is required or must be completed within the first 30 days of employment.
Must be able to remain alert, awake, and responsible during overnight hours when scheduled.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and squat for prolonged periods.
Ability to push and pull objects and frequently lift and carry up to 20 pounds unassisted, and occasionally up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Full use of hands, arms, and legs for resident care, writing notations, operating vacuum cleaners, and light housekeeping tasks.
Good physical and mental health.
Basic reading and writing skills and ability to speak English.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with residents who have dementia is preferred.
CNA certification or experience as a caregiver.
First Aid and CPR certification.
Knowledge and experience working with elderly people.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility, while encouraging self-care where possible.
Transfer and escort residents as needed, including helping them into and out of bed and wheelchairs.
Provide personal care, monitor residents’ health needs, and assist with medications as delegated by an LPN/LVN and in accordance with state regulations.
Provide services and monitor resident needs according to each resident’s service plan and preferences.
Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable setting, including performing daily housekeeping and residents’ laundry tasks.
Set up for meals and clean up afterward.
Conduct or assist residents with programming activities.
Help ensure high-quality resident care and recommend ways to improve care quality.
Participate in in-service education and team meetings as needed.
Promote a positive working environment and encourage teamwork.
Ensure residents’ ancillary supplies are properly charged to them.
Complete end-of-shift reports.
Maintain a professional appearance, manner, and approach while on duty.
Maintain appropriate confidentiality regarding resident and family information.