Caregiver (PM Shift)

Crescendo Senior Living; Placentia (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A senior living community in Placentia, California is seeking a part-time and full-time caregiver with a passion for assisting seniors. The role includes administering care, supporting residents with daily activities, and maintaining a safe and dignified environment. Candidates must have at least one year of experience working with older adults and possess a high school diploma or GED. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents and work within a compassionate team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in working with older adults.
• At least 18 years old according to state regulations.
• Meet continuing education requirements for certifications.
• Ability to meet continuing education requirements and certifications as needed.

Responsibilities

• Administer care in accordance with plans from wellness personnel.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for residents.
• Record and communicate resident status and care notes daily.
• Assist with transitions and handovers at shift changes.
• Support dignity, privacy, independence, and a home-like setting.

Skills

Experience with older adults

Communication

Compassionate care

Education

High school diploma or GED

12 years of education

Job description

Summary

Crescendo Senior Living is looking for a part time & full time caregiver with Friday and Saturday availability. If you love Assisted Living and have a heart for seniors, we'd love to meet you! We are an assisted living community conveniently located in Placentia California. Only qualified candidates will be entertained.

Summary

Administers care in the community, assists multiple residents by performing assigned tasks, and assists any caregiving personnel when necessary by performing the following duties.

Specific Responsibilities

Specific Responsibilities: Responsible for providing Resident services and other duties as assigned. Duties include personal services, activities of daily living, social-recreational activities, life enrichment, meal services, and other tasks as needed for Resident care and service delivery.

Primary Essential Job Duties

• Administers care to numerous residents in accordance with established plans of care or communicated by the wellness director, administrator, or other community personnel.
• Communicate with the Wellness Director regarding all client’s status, maintenance or supplies, and personnel issues, concerns, or suggestions.
• Reviews, updates, and maintains Caregiver’s notes on a daily basis.
• Adheres to and conveys the philosophy of supporting dignity, privacy, independence, choice, individuality, and a home-like environment for Residents.
• Performs duties listed on the Caregiver’s log sheet regarding all client’s status and care.
• Assists with activities of daily living/ADLs, while encouraging self-care and independence.
• Maintains a clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for Residents, staff, and visitors.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics consistently in accordance with training procedures, transfers, and ambulates residents in a safe manner.
• Puts Resident Service First: Ensures that Residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere, which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.
• Assists with individual Resident and group social recreational activities.
• Arrives before shift to perform a “handover” exchange of information regarding the status of the client, reviews of notes, convey messages and memos to be updated by outgoing Caregiver, and follow procedures.
• Maintains security of residence according to established procedures and guidelines.
• Participates in training programs as required.
• Evacuate the client from the residence safely and rapidly if necessary, in an emergency.

Job Qualifications

• A minimum of one year experience in working with older adults as a personal care assistant is required.
• Twelve (12) plus years of education preferred. High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 18 years old, or older if required per the state regulations.
• Meet continuing education requirements and certifications on job classification and position, including state requirements.
• Ability/willingness to perform all position responsibilities adequately.