Caregiver / Nursing Assistant – Memory Care

Thekensingtonsierramadre; Sierra Madre (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Complimentary Meals & Uniforms

Career Growth & Paid TrainingOpportuni

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

The Kensington Sierra Madre is seeking a Part-time Nurse Assistant/Caregiver for night shifts (NOC) in Sierra Madre, CA. The role focuses on ensuring residents receive compassionate care, mobility assistance, hygiene, dining support, and activity engagement. Training and growth opportunities are provided.

Candidates should have 1 year of relevant experience, strong English communication, and be able to work weekends. DOJ/FBI clearance and TB health screening are required prior to employment.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as Nurse Assistant or Caregiver preferred.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Flexibility to work weekends and evenings.
• DOJ and FBI live-scan clearance prior to employment.
• TB health screening required before employment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain residents' quality of life by promoting independence and respectful communication.
• Assist residents in mobility with safe transfer techniques as needed.
• Support bathing, hygiene, grooming, and dressing for residents.
• Assist dining and meal service, document nourishment intake.
• Maintain cleanliness and stocking of resident suites and work areas.
• Document resident care and report changes to supervisors.
• Attend training and engage in ongoing professional development.
• Report suspected elder abuse or neglect as required.

Skills

Clear communication

Teamwork

Time management

Problem solving

Job description

Interested in joining The Kensington Family?

Why The Kensington Sierra Madre? Because Our Promise is to love and care for your family as we do our own…and this extends to our team members too!

Become part of a community that’s driven by its unique core values:a Love for Seniors, Respect for Each Other, Passion for Excellence, and a Spirit to Serve.Partner with us to find your path, grow your purpose, and expect the unexpected:deeper connections, better opportunities, and a stronger sense of belonging.

Salary: Starting at $20.00

Schedule: NOC (part-time): Sunday & Monday - 11pm - 7am

Benefits:

• A community where you’re treated like family!
• Competitive Salary
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Complimentary Meals & Uniforms
• Career Growth & Paid Training Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assures the maximum quality of life for all residents by maintaining privacy, accommodating individual preference, promoting independence, encouraging and assisting participation in community activities and events, and communicating respectfully at all times.
• Assists residents in and out of bed and chair/wheelchair using proper transfer techniques if required. Depending on residents’ weight and physical abilities, may require the assistance of another Care Manager or the use of a mechanical lift to move the resident. If resident is unable to reposition self, provides assistance to turn and reposition resident intermittently.
• Assists residents in bathing as assigned. Monitor hygiene continuously and assist as needed to ensure that residents and their clothing are clean.
• Assists in personal grooming of residents including brushing hair, brushing teeth, trimming fingernails and toenails, and assisting residents in dressing or undressing. Folds or hangs clean clothing items and places soiled items in hamper.
• Removes soiled bedding and replaces with clean linens as needed.
• Assists residents in using bathroom and perineal care. May be required to provide, remove and clean bedpans, urinal catheter bags, and bedside commodes.
• Assists residents to dining area for meals or provide meals in room as required. Assists in delivery dining service to residents and documenting intake of nourishment as needed. Serves between meal nourishment and assist as needed. Records amount eaten as required.
• Assists in maintaining cleanliness, condition, and supplies in resident suites by observing and reporting housekeeping and maintenance needs and obtaining care supplies from the community or family as needed.
• Maintains all work and service areas in clean and orderly condition.
• Assists in maintaining resident charts. Documents assistance provided to residents at the end of each shift. Communicates all changes and unusual observation concerning residents physical and psychosocial functioning.
• Attends training courses and participates in other professional development activities as required.
• Report any suspicion or evidence of elder abuse, mistreatment or neglect as outlined in Personnel Policies.

Qualifications:

• One (1) year of experience working as a Nurse Assistant / Caregiver, including some medical/surgical or home care experience is preferred.
• Must be able to clearly and proficiently communicate with people of all ages, while maintaining an energetic and positive attitude.
• Must be able to read and write English, and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings.
• Must be criminally cleared by DOJ and FBI via the Live-Scan process prior to employment.
• Must demonstrate freedom from tuberculosis hall be verified by a health screening performed by a physician prior to employment.

Knowledge and Skill:

• Must be kind, caring, and possess a genuine desire to work with seniors.
• Must have excellent verbal skills and communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively within a team based environment.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and families.
• Ability to calculate figures related to amounts such as percentages and area.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.