RESIDENT AIDE

KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP; Saratoga (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP in Saratoga, CA is seeking a dedicated Caregiver to provide supportive and personal care for residents. This full-time role emphasizes the dignity and comfort of residents while assisting with their daily needs.

The ideal candidate must be skilled in personal care tasks and able to maintain a clean and safe environment. Responsibilities include assessment, assistance with grooming, and ensuring safeguard of resident privacy. Join us in making a meaningful difference in our residents' lives.

Qualifications

• Experience with personal care and hygiene tasks.
• Ability to assess resident needs and communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal cleanliness and grooming.
• Conduct routine assessments and report changes to supervisors.
• Ensure resident comfort and dignity at all times.

Skills

Personal cleanliness assistance

Environmental cleanliness

Communication

Resident assessment

Job description

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: Saratoga, CA 95070, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $18.00 - $22.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Health Care.

General Summary

The Caregiver performs tasks that involve specific services for residents which are supportive and complementary to individual care requirements, including but not limited to assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, and toileting, conducting activity programs, and basic documentation.

Essential Job Functions

• Attends to environmental/room cleanliness, ventilation, lighting and furniture arrangements.
• Assists residents with personal cleanliness, grooming, nourishment, rest, activity, and toileting in a manner conducive to the residents comfort, safety, and dignity.
• Provides support and redirection to residents who have forgetfulness.
• Always preserves the dignity and self‑respect of all residents.
• Conducts routine and ongoing resident assessments and reports changes in the resident’s attitude, appearance, behavior, and physical ability to the Med Tech or Clinical Care Coordinator.
• Recognizes and respects the individual resident’s emotional, social, cultural, and religious needs and beliefs.
• Reports any equipment and supply needs to the Med Tech or Clinical Care Coordinator.
• Is accountable for always knowing the whereabouts of all assigned residents.
• Develops positive relationships with residents, families, and frequent visitors.
• Promptly answers call lights.
• Makes confidentially regarding information about residents and their families. Strives to preserve resident privacy.
• Attends required in‑service and training programs. Demonstrates compliance with applicable Villas at Saratoga policies, procedures, and standards.

Physical Demands

Sedentary activities to hands‑on resident care, including lifting, bending from the waist, stooping, and twisting as conditions warrant. May include maximum assistance of residents over 100 lbs. Ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs. Objects and residents over 50 lbs should not be moved without assistance of another worker or equipment.

Environmental Conditions

Inside work, normal temperatures, some noise, occasional fumes/odors, chemical exposure and potential exposure to blood‑borne pathogens.

HIPAA and Safety

This position is a mandated reporter regarding the suspicion of elder abuse and may have access to Protected Health Information (PHI). HIPAA is a law that must be followed by all healthcare personnel at every level.