Caregiver - PM Shift

Crescendo Senior Living of Placentia; Placentia (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescendo Senior Living of Placentia is seeking a full-time caregiver to administer care and assist residents. The role includes personal care, meal services, and social activities, ensuring high-quality service for residents. Candidates must have at least one year of experience working with older adults, a high school diploma or GED, and be at least 18 years old. This position emphasizes compassion and maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all residents.

Qualifications

• A minimum of one year experience in working with older adults as a personal care assistant is required.
• High school diploma or GED required; 12 years of education preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Administers care to residents according to established plans.
• Communicate with the Wellness Director regarding clients' status.
• Assists with activities of daily living and maintains a safe environment.

Skills

Experience in working with older adults

Personal care assistance

Ability to perform duties adequately

Education

High school diploma or GED

Twelve years of education preferred

Job description

Crescendo Senior Living is looking for a full‑time caregiver. 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.

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.