Care Companion

Enso-Village; Healdsburg (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

403(b) plan with employer match

Paid time off

Healthy meals

Professional development

Job summary

Enso Village in Healdsburg, CA seeks a Care Companion to support residents across Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care with contemplative care principles.

We emphasize presence, compassion and person-centered service to enhance daily life, with duties including assistance with ADLs, mobility, meals, and engagement in wellness activities, while documenting care and coordinating with the team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum two years’ experience in senior living, healthcare or dementia care preferred.
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification (or ability to complete upon hire).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to document clearly and maintain confidentiality.
• Calm, compassionate demeanour, with the ability to multitask and respond effectively in urgent or emotional situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide respectful, person-centred care and services to residents in Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care in alignment with Enso Village’s contemplative care approach.
• Assist residents with mobility, grooming, bathing, eating, and other activities of daily living based on individual needs.
• Monitor and report changes in resident condition, behaviour, or health concerns to appropriate staff or clinical teams.
• Understand and document care needs in communication logs and electronic health records, maintaining awareness of alert status and protocols.
• Foster positive relationships with residents through genuine conversation, presence, and active listening.
• Encourage and support resident participation in hobbies, social activities, and wellness programs.
• Accompany residents to meals, appointments, or outdoor walks as appropriate.
• Perform basic household tasks such as tidying resident rooms, assisting with laundry, or meal preparation when needed.
• Ensure resident environments are clean, organised, and safe.
• Identify and report safety hazards and support adherence to cleanliness protocols.
• Coordinate with team members to support resident schedules, appointments, and transportation needs.
• Maintain respectful communication and collaborative relationships with residents, families and interdisciplinary team members.
• Serve as a liaison for Independent Living residents requesting wellness or support check-ins.
• Maintain current knowledge of Enso Village policies, procedures and quality-of-care standards in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
• Follow emergency procedures and participate in training and drills.
• Reinforce and model Enso Village’s contemplative care practices and core values.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Enso Village is a Zen-inspired community with a focus on mindful aging, the joys of nature, sustainability and contemplative life and care for adults 60+. Enso Village is a collaborative endeavour between the Kendal Corporation—an esteemed, nationally recognised leader in senior living guided by the Quaker values of its founders—and the San Francisco Zen Centre, one of the first Zen Buddhist organisations in the US, founded by Shunryu Suzuki Roshi.

Enso Village is informed by a set of nine Guiding Principles. These are based on the awareness that we are all connected. We share a commitment to compassion and strive to pay careful attention to the details of everyday life.

As America’s first and only Zen-inspired senior living community, Enso Village is a workplace like no other place you have ever worked. Here, our staff and residents engage fully and form close and meaningful relationships. We seek to uphold our professionalism and our humanity in equal measure. We listen with open minds and hearts. We learn something meaningful from every person and every experience. Sustaining others is what sustains us.

The Role

The Care Companion supports the well‑being and daily living needs of residents in Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, while embodying Enso Village’s contemplative care approach. This role emphasises presence, compassion, and person‑centred service to enhance the quality of life for each resident.

Position Duties:

Resident Support & Care

• Provide respectful, person-centred care and services to residents in Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care in alignment with Enso Village’s contemplative care approach.
• Assist residents with mobility, grooming, bathing, eating, and other activities of daily living based on individual needs.
• Monitor and report changes in resident condition, behaviour, or health concerns to appropriate staff or clinical teams.
• Understand and document care needs in communication logs and electronic health records, maintaining awareness of alert status and protocols.

Resident Engagement & Companionship

• Foster positive relationships with residents through genuine conversation, presence, and active listening.
• Encourage and support resident participation in hobbies, social activities, and wellness programs.
• Accompany residents to meals, appointments, or outdoor walks as appropriate.

Household & Environmental Support

• Perform basic household tasks such as tidying resident rooms, assisting with laundry, or meal preparation when needed.
• Ensure resident environments are clean, organised, and safe.
• Identify and report safety hazards (e.g., fall risks, equipment concerns) and support adherence to cleanliness protocols.

Coordination & Communication

• Coordinate with team members to support resident schedules, appointments, and transportation needs.
• Maintain respectful communication and collaborative relationships with residents, families and interdisciplinary team members.
• Serve as a liaison for Independent Living residents requesting wellness or support check‑ins.

Compliance & Training

• Maintain current knowledge of Enso Village policies, procedures and quality-of‑care standards in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
• Follow emergency procedures and participate in training and drills.
• Reinforce and model Enso Village’s contemplative care practices and core values.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in senior living, healthcare or dementia care preferred.
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification (or ability to complete upon hire).
• Familiarity with ageing-related conditions, including dementia and mobility limitations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to document clearly and maintain confidentiality.
• Calm, compassionate demeanour, with the ability to multitask and respond effectively in urgent or emotional situations.
• Strong sense of presence, attentiveness and empathy.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.

Physical & Environmental Requirements:

• Ability to walk, stand, bend and stoop for extended periods (90% of the workday).
• Ability to safely lift and transfer up to 35 pounds.
• Exposure to cleaning agents, bodily fluids and typical workplace noise.
• Requires close visual acuity for computer use and documentation.
• Must be comfortable working in an environment where residents may have pets, including dogs and cats.

As a responsible and safety-conscious organisation, we are committed to maintaining a secure and drug-free work environment. To ensure the well‑being of our team members and uphold our values, we require candidates to undergo a background check and drug testing as part of our selection process. Selected candidates will also be required to complete an employee physical, including a TB test.

Compensation and Benefits:

Enso Village is committed to equal pay and transparency. The salary range for this position is $23.50-$26.00 per hour. Compensation is based on experience, education, skills and business considerations.

We provide team members with a supportive and inclusive work environment focused on health and well‑being. Full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental and vision coverage available starting on your first day of employment.
• Life & Disability Insurance: Company‑paid life insurance and long‑term disability coverage.
• Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with a generous employer match to help you plan for the future.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Paid annual vacation, sick days, personal days and holidays.
• Healthy Meals: Subsidised organic, nutritious meals available daily.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing career growth and development within the organisation.

We value applicants of all different backgrounds, experiences and skill sets. Enso Village is an equal opportunity employer which means that we consider applicants for hire and make employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, disability, age, genetic information or other legally protected status. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants who request accommodation.

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