Residential Caregiver II

Psynergy Programs; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Psynergy Programs in Sacramento, CA is seeking a dedicated Residential Caregiver II to provide care and supervision to clients, support daily living activities, and help deliver recreational and life skills programs. The role emphasizes safety, compassion, and collaboration with the care team.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, experience with medications, and the ability to work with individuals who may have psychiatric or developmental needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; an AA or BA is preferred.
• Experience passing medications is required.
• Experience working with the mentally ill or in a residential facility highly desired.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Monitors activities and whereabouts of clients to ensure their general health, safety and well-being.
• Provides assistance to clients in performing ADL’s (activities of daily living), to include feeding themselves, bathing, dressing, grooming and leisure activities.
• Assists clients with maintenance of individual living spaces and adherence to special diets and medical regimens.
• Observes residents’ daily routines and monitors residents’ behavioral changes, documenting and reporting observations.
• Offers counseling and support to residents in need.
• Supports program staff by encouraging all clients to attend activities, groups and scheduled appointments.
• Assures facility is clean and well kept; performs light cleaning duties as needed.
• Adheres to the universal precautions of handwashing, gloves, use of disinfectant and proper disposal of infectious materials.
• May assist or lead groups or recreational activities, such as shopping.
• May administer medications and record activity in the Medication Log in accordance with medication room policies and procedures.
• May interact with emergency personnel in the event of an emergency call, to include providing and completing necessary paperwork.
• May provide transportation of clients in agency vehicles to off-site outings and appointments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Articulate writing

Reading comprehension

Patience and empathy

Problem solving

Friendly demeanor

Education

High school diploma or GED

AA or BA preferred

Job description

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Residential Caregiver II

Full Time SM Sacramento, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1566

Salary Range: $22.00 To $29.00 Annually

Job Title: Residential Caregiver II

Summary: Provides care and supervision of clients. Contributes to the achievements of goals and objectives, and participates in delivering recreational, educational and life skills training programs.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Monitors activities and whereabouts of clients to ensure their general health, safety and well-being.
• Provides assistance to clients in performing ADL’s (activities of daily living), to include feeding themselves, bathing, dressing, grooming and leisure activities.
• Assists clients with maintenance of individual living spaces and adherence to special diets and medical regimens.
• Observes residents’ daily routines and monitors residents’ behavioral changes, documenting and reporting observations.
• Offers counseling and support to residents in need.
• Supports program staff by encouraging all clients to attend activities, groups and scheduled appointments.
• Assures facility is clean and well kept; performs light cleaning duties as needed.
• Adheres to the universal precautions of handwashing, gloves, use of disinfectant and proper disposal of infectious materials.
• May assist or lead groups or recreational activities, such as shopping.
• May administer medications and record activity in the Medication Log in accordance with medication room policies and procedures.
• May interact with emergency personnel in the event of an emergency call, to include providing and completing necessary paperwork.
• May provide transportation of clients in agency vehicles to off-site outings and appointments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Able to write articulately.
• Able to read and interpret documents such as procedural manuals.
• Demonstrates patience and empathy.
• Possesses excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Maintains friendly and outgoing demeanor.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required; an AA or BA is preferred.
• Experience working with the mentally ill or in a residential facility highly desired.
• Experience passing medications is required.

Special Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to receive criminal record clearance as required by Title XXII, licensing regulations. This includes FBI and DOJ clearance.
• A health screening, by or under the direction of a physician must have been performed not more than six months prior to employment or within seven (7) days after employment. Health screening must include TB clearance not more than six months prior to employment or within seven (7) days after employment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to administer first aid and CPR with proper training.
• Regularly required to stand, use hands, talk and hear.
• Frequently require to walk, sit and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop or kneel.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.