Memory Care & Assisted Living Caregiver

A Hiring Company; San Clemente (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A Hiring Company is seeking a Care Associate in California to support Health and Wellness services for elderly residents. The role involves daily living activities, medication assistance after training, and contributing to a respectful, dignified care environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining schedules, coordinating transportation, performing housekeeping, and promptly reporting observations to supervisors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience working with the elderly in a residential or long-term care setting also preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English to communicate effectively with residents, families, visitors, and other staff members.
• Must be able to perform job duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Able to pass the necessary tests (i.e., CPR, First Aid, Food Handlers, etc.) if required by state regulations.
• Must be able to work full-time or part-time as agreed upon, on assigned shift, including weekend and holiday rotations

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to elderly residents with all activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Provides resident care with respect for Resident's personal rights, with an emphasis on dignity and individuality.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record within their job responsibilities.
• Able and willing to remain awake at night for resident care and supervision if needed and appropriate to the shift.
• Able and responsible for completing job duties with minimal supervision.
• Able to adhere to a schedule for resident services, including mealtimes and activities.
• Able to prioritize, organize and use work time appropriately.
• Demonstrate a mature, pleasant behavior and demeanor that supports the facility philosophy regarding optimal resident care and customer service.
• Maintain resident confidentiality.
• Work cooperatively and enthusiastically with supervisors and peers.
• Follow facility policies and procedures.
• Keep work areas neat and clean and help maintain the facility appearance.
• May occasionally need to lift up to 80 pounds.
• Perform housekeeping duties.
• Observe residents for changes in condition and report directly to their supervisor on those observations.
• Recognize early signs and symptoms of resident illnesses and respond accordingly.
• Respond to emergency situations by calling 911 and recognize when a 911 call for emergency is necessary.
• Adhere to a daily activity program for facility residents.
• Assist in arranging for transportation for community appointments, outside activities, or medical appointments.
• Provide assistance with medication management, upon completion of required medication training, and in accordance with physician orders (as appropriate)
• Provide assistance with cooking, general housekeeping, and laundry
• Assist in the implementation of the emergency disaster plan as required
• Assist in the development of all resident care plans
• Assist in the maintenance of all resident records
• Demonstrate the ability to respond and appropriately report resident abuse
• Attends all required staff meetings and in-service training sessions
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and contributes to an atmosphere of team spirit and cooperation within the community
• Answers phones as needed, in a prompt and courteous manner
• Promotes customer service and positive community relations by treating residents, families, other staff, and all visitors in a courteous, helpful, and friendly manner
• Assist with other duties as assigned

Job description

A Hiring Company is seeking a Care Associate in California to support Health and Wellness services for elderly residents. The role involves daily living activities, medication assistance after training, and contributing to a respectful, dignified care environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining schedules, coordinating transportation, performing housekeeping, and promptly reporting observations to supervisors.