Caregiver (Part Time)

Kisco Senior Living•Los Altos, CA

7h•$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. The part-time schedule is Friday and Saturday, 6 a.m.–2 p.m., or Monday, Friday, and Saturday, 2 p.m.–10 p.m. Pay is $23–$25 per hour, depending on experience, with a $500 hiring bonus. The Caregiver monitors residents’ well-being, reports changes in condition, provides assistance and companionship, supports resident independence, documents care, and contributes to resident-centered wellness and community activities. The role may also include customer service desk coverage, greeting and directing visitors, maintaining common areas and residents’ rooms, assisting with laundry, and supporting regulatory compliance and community operations. Employment offers are subject to completion of pre-employment requirements, including a drug screen, job-specific physical, TB test, and background check. The company covers the cost of these requirements. Kisco Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Bring a smile to work every day.
Be a great team player.
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.
Must meet state training requirements and/or certifications.

Nice To Haves

High school education or GED equivalent preferred.
Nursing assistant course recommended.
Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) is desirable.
First Aid certification and CPR, if required.

Responsibilities

Monitor residents’ general well-being and immediately report changes in condition to the appropriate associate or department.
Assist residents with simple requests or find the appropriate associate to help.
Learn residents’ preferences to provide exemplary customer service and enhance resident satisfaction.
Supervise or assist 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 to care for themselves.
Document care provided in accordance with 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 provide or assist with documentation regarding resident status.
Cover the Customer Service desk in the Care Services lobby when necessary.
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 and reminding residents about wellness programming.
Assist with 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.
Work as part of the team within the department and across the community.
Maintain high 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.
Adhere to regulations, laws, and company standards, including the Associate Handbook.
Understand and support the community sales process.
Perform other related duties as required.