Caregiver

Marian Regional Medical Center • Santa Maria, CA

6d • $25 - $29

About The Position

The Caregiver is a member of the healthcare team who helps optimize patient safety and well-being under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role involves continuous oversight of assigned patients, assistance with personal hygiene, mobility, and requests, and monitoring patients’ physical and emotional condition. The caregiver must interact compassionately with patients who may be emotional, panicked, stressed, or in pain, and respond calmly and efficiently in varying circumstances.

Requirements

• Six months of caregiving experience.
• Basic Life Support (CPR), to be obtained within 30 days.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and record resident vital signs, weight, positioning, activities of daily living, activity, and blood glucose readings according to Nurse or Supervisor instructions and standards of care; report abnormalities to the Shift Lead or RN and record readings accurately and promptly.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including clinically relevant findings in the resident’s record, according to protocol.
• Initiate scheduled activities and maintain an activity-based structure during downtime.
• Assist with resident admissions, discharges, and transfers, including settling and orienting residents, obtaining vital signs, specimens, and monthly weights as directed, and assisting staff and family with discharge preparations.
• Use behavioral interventions competently.
• Complete tasks efficiently, accurately, and on time; respond promptly to requests and give appropriate attention to responsibilities.
• Communicate appropriate information to the Shift Lead, Supervisors, hospice agencies, and family members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed