Clare Bridge Caregiver

Brookdale Senior Living in; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in senior living is seeking a Clare Bridge Caregiver to provide dementia care and support residents in daily activities. This role involves fostering independence, maintaining records, and encouraging social engagement among residents. Comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Experience in dementia care is essential.
• Ability to assist with daily living activities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides dementia care and assists with daily living activities.
• Maintains residents' records and responds to requests.
• Encourages socialization and participation in activities.

Skills

Dementia care

Communication

Teamwork

Respect for residents

Job description

Clare Bridge Caregiver (Finance)

Provides dementia care including adapted ADLs, meaningful engagement, and communication to residents following a person-centered individual service plan. Treats residents with respect and dignity, recognizes individual needs, and encourages independence. Fosters a purposeful and engaging culture throughout the community.

Assists residents and provides input regarding the care plan and daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and attending programs and meals according to the individual service plan and interventions. Partners with and encourages residents to be as independent as possible, promoting self-care.

Participates in team behavioral expression meetings or discussions with community leadership. Knows residents' Life Stories, preferences, routines, and interests.

Serves meals to residents in the dining room and may assist in meal preparation following dementia-friendly menus. Encourages residents to eat properly and stay hydrated, respecting their right to free choice. Records and reports changes in eating habits to the supervisor.

Initiates or leads at least one Daily Path engagement program per resident’s Life Story, Solace program, or calendar. Promotes socialization and participation in planned, spontaneous, individual, or group person-centered activities, supporting friendships among residents.

Maintains residents' records daily, including documentation related to medication, engagement interests, incidents, observations, and changes in physical or emotional condition, in accordance with company policies.

Assists with medication administration if permitted by state regulations, following physician orders and laws. Follows medication policies and procedures.

Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment, performing housekeeping tasks as scheduled.

Responds promptly and positively to resident requests and emergencies, including monitoring resident locations and notifying supervisors if residents are unaccounted for.

Encourages teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers.

This overview is not exhaustive; associates are expected to perform all duties assigned by their supervisor.

Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity. We offer opportunities for growth, professional development, and wellness programs, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.