Per Diem Caregiver at Assisted Living Facility

Meadowbrook Village Christian Retirement Community; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior care seeks compassionate caregivers who take joy in providing personalized assistance to residents. This role involves working one-on-one with seniors, helping them with daily activities, and ensuring their comfort and safety. With a focus on excellence and dignity, caregivers will be part of a dedicated team that values enriching interactions. If you are dependable and have a heart for serving others, this position offers a meaningful opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of seniors. Join a supportive community that prioritizes love and compassion in care.

Qualifications

• Ability to pass background checks and drug screening.
• Willingness to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities and medication management.
• Provide personalized care and respond to resident emergencies.

Skills

Compassionate care

Dependability

Professionalism

Teamwork

Independence

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Company: Meadowbrook Village Christian Retirement Community is a non-profit organization in Escondido that opened in 2009. We are licensed as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) and offer independent, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services. We seek to help our residents age in place as we strive toward of mission to "Honor God by serving others with love and compassion."

Available Shifts: Per Diem *Please ONLY apply to this job if you are available for a shift on short notice. This could be the night before, or the day of, depending on the shift

Day shift: 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM M-Su

PM shift: 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM M-Su

Job Description: We're looking for compassionate and dependable individuals who take joy in providing excellent, personalized care for those struggling with a temporary set-back or with the regular difficulties of aging. Our team of caregivers seek not only accurate care but also enriching personal interactions for our residents. Residents and their families often comment that they love our staff's friendliness and dedication -- and we're looking for more people who share that mindset.

Caregivers work mostly one-on-one with our residents to assist with activities of daily living, occasional light housekeeping for residents, escorting to/from meals, medication management services, and other various assisted living services as needed. We have caregivers on campus 24/7 to provide these services and to respond to resident emergencies.

Qualifications: To be successful in this position, candidates must...

1. be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screening, and basic physical exam
2. seek excellence in care, even in the little things we do for residents
3. maintain professionalism in following HIPAA standards and in promoting resident dignity
4. be able to work independently and as part of a team
5. be willing to work on weekends and holidays as needed

Prior experience as a professional caregiver for seniors is not required, though similar experience (e.g. helping a senior family member, caregiving for a different age group) can accelerate the training process. All caregivers will receive online and in-person training prior to working independently.