Caregiver for Elderly - Escondido, United States - Northstar Senior Living
Description
_Essential Functions_
- Provide assistance or reminders with activities of daily living, including grooming, oral hygiene, bath/shower, hair cleaning and brushing, and transferring to and from activities and meals, as needed.
- Lift and/or transfer residents as needed.
- Make resident rounds every two hours as required in residents' service plans or as circumstances dictate.
- Record and report changes in resident's condition to the supervisor including but not limited to changes in resident's ability to perform activities of daily living, skin changes, bruising, etc.
- Use approved charting criteria and procedures to record pertinent information in resident charts.
- Immediately report all incidents or accident involving residents to the Resident Care Director/Supervisor and record all necessary information on the Resident Incident and Accident Reporting Form.
- Maintain a clean, safe and orderly environment by performing general scheduled housekeeping for resident involving cleaning laundry, bedrooms, dining area, living space, bathrooms, kitchen, etc.
- Follow proper procedures in emergency situations and respond promptly and positively to resident requests for assistance, including emergency pull cords, telephone calls, and requests from family and friends.
- Correct and prevent environmental hazards in an appropriate and safe manner while observing universal precautions and infection control procedures.
- Immediately report any suspected abuse, neglect or misappropriation of resident funds or property to immediate supervisor.
- Perform work assignments and attend required inservice training.
Added Responsibilities_
- Respond appropriately to changes in the work setting.
- Perform other related assignments as required.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time
Pay:
From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
- Assisted living facility
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- PM shift
- 4 days on 2 days off
- Overtime
Ability to Relocate:
- Escondido, CA 92026: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location:
In person
Pay:
$ $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid training
- Referral program
Healthcare setting:
- Assisted living facility
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Night shift
- Rotating shift
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (preferred)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (required)
Ability to Commute:
- Escondido, CA required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Escondido, CA 92026: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location:
In person
