Caregiver

CommonSpirit Health; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria, California is seeking a Caregiver to support patient safety and comfort under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will monitor vital signs, assist with hygiene and mobility, and respond calmly to patient needs.

You will document findings, help with admissions and discharges, and communicate with nursing staff and families. Six months of caregiving experience and CPR certification within 30 days are required; a High School

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of caregiving experience.
• Basic Life Support - CPR, to be obtained within 30 Days.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and records patient vital signs and observations; assists with daily living activities.
• Maintains patient comfort and safety, including hygiene, mobility, and comfort measures.
• Communicates with RN and shifts leads about patient status and needs.
• Documents findings in patient records and supports admission, discharge, and transfer processes.

Skills

Caregiving experience

CPR certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Caregiver, you will be a vital member of our healthcare team, dedicated to optimizing patient safety and well-being. You will be part of our highly specialized team of patient caregivers, working under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Every day, you will maintain continuous oversight of assigned patients, directly assisting with their personal hygiene, mobility, and requests, while diligently monitoring their physical and emotional condition.

To be successful in this role, you must be compassionate and comfortable interacting with patients who might be emotional, panicked, stressed, or in pain. While performing duties under various circumstances, you will be eager to work calmly and efficiently to respond to situations, ensuring the best possible outcome for the patient.

• Monitors and records resident vital signs, weight, positioning, ADL's, activity and blood glucose readings per Nurse/Supervisor instructions, and standards of care; notifies Shift Lead/ RN of abnormalities; records readings in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintains accurate documentation including documenting clinically relevant findings in the resident's record according to protocol.
• Initiates activities as scheduled, and maintain an activity-based structure during down time.
• Effectively assists with resident admission, discharge and transfer, including settling residents appropriately, orienting residents to rooms/routines, obtaining vital signs/specimens/monthly weights as directed, and assisting staff/family with discharge preparations. Competent in use of behavioral interventions.
• Demonstrates efficiency and accuracy on all tasks; completes all tasks in a timely manner; promptly responds to requests; devotes appropriate attention to all responsibilities.
• Communicates appropriate information to Shift lead, Supervisors, hospice agencies, and family members.

Job Requirements

• Six (6) months of caregiving experience and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, to be obtained within 30 Days

Preferred

• High School Diploma or GED

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1940, Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center is a 191-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Maria, California. Serving over 250,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, cancer care, orthopedics, and stroke care. Additionally, Marian Regional Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and the only healthcare facility on the Central Coast to offer ECMO.

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Pay Range

$25.00 - $29.46 /hour