Compassionate Caregiver: Daily Living & Mobility Support

Jobtailor; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Berkeley, CA seeks dedicated caregivers to assist residents with daily living activities, mobility, meals, and observation. You will report changes to nurses, maintain records, and support a clean, respectful living environment.

Prior caregiving experience is preferred, with strong communication and confidentiality professionalism essential. Role involves standing, walking, lifting up to 25 pounds, and following community procedures in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior caregiving experience in senior living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, or healthcare preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm, respectful, and professional in a fast-paced care environment.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and able to follow direction and community procedures.
• Ability to document clearly and accurately.
• Must maintain resident confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, reposition, and assist residents throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to perform physically active work in a caregiving environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, oral care, and hygiene.
• Help residents with mobility, transfers, repositioning, and transportation throughout the community.
• Support residents during meals, including set-up, encouragement, and after-meal assistance.
• Observe residents closely and promptly report changes in condition, incidents, injuries, or concerns to the nurse or supervisor.
• Answer call lights and check on residents regularly to ensure needs are being met.
• Maintain accurate documentation, flow sheets, and care-related records as assigned.
• Help prepare rooms for new residents and assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Support a clean, calm, respectful, and positive living environment for residents.
• Follow community policies related to infection control, safety, confidentiality, resident rights, and abuse reporting.
• Use only the equipment and care techniques you have been trained and authorized to perform.
• Work collaboratively with coworkers and other departments to provide excellent resident care and service.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Confidentiality

Mobility assistance

Observation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Jobtailor in Berkeley, CA seeks dedicated caregivers to assist residents with daily living activities, mobility, meals, and observation. You will report changes to nurses, maintain records, and support a clean, respectful living environment.

Prior caregiving experience is preferred, with strong communication and confidentiality professionalism essential. Role involves standing, walking, lifting up to 25 pounds, and following community procedures in a fast-paced setting.