Caregiver (Part Time)

Kisco Senior Living • Los Altos, CA

1h • $23 - $25

About The Position

The Caregiver at BridgePoint at Los Altos meets community residents’ needs by assisting with activities of daily living. The role delivers quality care while encouraging independence and supporting each resident’s physical, social, cultural, and intellectual well-being. This is a part-time position scheduled Fridays from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., with a pay range of $23–$25 per hour, depending on experience, and a $500 hiring bonus.

The Caregiver provides personal care and companionship, monitors and documents resident well-being, responds to emergencies, supports resident-centered wellness and social activities, and helps maintain residents’ rooms and community common areas. The role also involves communicating with residents, families, and colleagues; supporting customer service and community events; and following applicable care, safety, privacy, and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Bring a smile to work every day.
• Be a great team player.
• High school education or GED equivalent preferred.
• Nursing assistant course recommended.
• First Aid certification and CPR, if required.
• Meet state training requirements and/or certifications.
• Basic competency using multiple forms of technology, including Microsoft Office applications, internet-based applications, and custom applications.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor residents’ general well-being and promptly report changes in condition to the appropriate associate or department.
• Assist residents with simple requests or connect them with an appropriate associate.
• Learn residents’ preferences to provide exemplary customer service and 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 relations.
• 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 and resident status 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.
• Cover the Customer Service desk in the Care Services lobby when necessary and answer the telephone 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 other individuals 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 upkeep of community common areas and residents’ rooms, including making beds, taking out trash, and washing dishes.
• Assist with resident laundry as assigned.
• Support open and honest communication with and 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 promptly report issues or concerns to a supervisor.
• Support continuous improvement and adhere to applicable regulations, laws, company standards, and the Associate Handbook.
• Understand and support the community sales process.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $23–$25 per hour, depending on experience.
• $500 hiring bonus.
• Free meal per shift.
• Healthcare benefits, including vision and dental, for full-time associates only.
• Matching 401(k) for full-time associates only.
• Paid time off.
• Rewards and bonus opportunities.
• Continuous training and growth opportunities.
• Company covers the cost of pre-employment requirements for selected candidates.

What This Job Offers

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