Memory Care Caregiver- $350 Hiring Bonus

WELLQUEST LIVING LLC•Pasadena, CA

6d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing essential care and support to residents in a memory care setting. The role requires assisting residents with their daily living activities, ensuring their safety, dignity, and well-being. The caregiver will also be responsible for maintaining a safe and clean environment, responding to resident needs promptly, and collaborating with team members and other departments. This role is crucial in supporting the marketing efforts of the community through positive interactions and maintaining a professional image.

Requirements

Must have experience in and demonstrate proficiency with the ability to perform job duties in a safe manner.
Must be proficient with communication skills, both written and oral, and must have the ability to read and write, and understand English.
Must be able to relate well with residents and families.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in an assisted living environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist residents in their Activities of Daily Living (ADL) tasks as needed and directed, including bathing, grooming, personal and dental hygiene, transportation to meals and activities, bowel and bladder functions, shaving, dressing, and hair care.
Respond to resident’s needs promptly while maintaining each resident’s self-respect, personal dignity, personal safety and confidentiality.
Assist residents into and out of bed and wheelchair as needed, following safe lifting/transferring techniques.
Assist residents at mealtime, providing assistance with serving meals and clearing tables after each meal, as directed. Deliver room trays, as directed.
Encourage residents to participate in daily activities such as bed making, laundry, and setting tables.
Encourage and assist residents in keeping rooms neat and maintaining a safe environment.
Assure that residents are dressed and groomed appropriately.
Communicate any observed or suspected resident change of condition to a supervisor immediately.
Respond timely to resident pull chords/alerts. Carry radio on person and respond as required.
Assist Activities Department staff in carrying out planned activities. Assist residents in preparing for activity and social programs.
Assure that resident care sign-off sheets are completed by the end of each shift.
Assist new residents with arranging personal items and help to familiarize them to new surroundings, by introducing them to other residents.
Assist Medication Aides in the performance of their job requirements and assume medication aide activities when needed.
Use Universal Precautions and follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids.
Perform fire and safety procedures when needed to assure resident/staff safety.
Display tact and friendliness when dealing with residents, families and visitors.
Attend scheduled in-service classes and mandatory staff meetings.
Maintain all required certifications/licensures as required by state law or company policy.
Provide support to community’s marketing efforts through positive/friendly interaction during all property tours and telephone contact with the public, and as directed by a supervisor.
Maintain a safe and secure environment for all staff, residents and guests, following established safety standards.
Encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers and other departments.
Support a positive and professional image through actions and dress.
Performs other duties consistent with the position as assigned by the Health Services Director, Journey Care Director, Journey Program Director or Executive Director.