Caregiver (PM Shift) - Tharon Group

Placentia, CA 92870

About the Job

Caregiver- PM Shift, Full time and Part time positions available.

Crescendo Senior Living is looking for caregivers. If you love Assisted Living and have a heart for seniors, we'd love to meet you!

We are a small, assisted living community conveniently located in Placentia California.

Summary:

Administers care in the community, assists residents by performing assigned tasks and assists any caregiving personnel when necessary by performing the following duties.

Specific Responsibilities:

Responsible for providing Resident services and other duties as assigned.
Duties include personal services, activities of daily living, housekeeping, laundry, social-recreational activities, life enrichment, meal services, and other tasks as needed for Resident care and service delivery.

Primary Essential Job Duties:

Administers care to residents in accordance with established plans of care or communicated by the wellness director, administrator or other community personnel.
Reviews, updates and maintains Caregiver’s notes on a daily basis.
Adheres to and conveys the philosophy of supporting dignity, privacy, independence, choice, individuality, and a home-like environment for Residents.
Performs duties listed on the Caregiver’s logsheet regarding the client’s status and care, including but not limited to: monitoring resident overall health and well-being, personal hygiene, assistance with commode; showers, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting, lifting, cleaning, bathing, escorting to meals and activities, bringing meals to room.
Assists with activities of daily living/ADL’s, environmental orientation, dining services, life enrichment programs, and other care services assigned, while encouraging self-care and independence.
Maintains a clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for Residents, staff, and visitors.
Utilizes proper body mechanics consistently in accordance with training procedures, transfers and ambulates residents in a safe manner.
Assists with vital signs and weight monitoring monthly or more frequently as required for all Residents and completes all required documentation.
Puts Resident Service First: Ensures that Residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere, which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights
Assists with individual Resident and group social recreational activities.
Arrives before their shift to perform a “handover” exchange of information regarding the status of the client, reviews of notes, convey messages and memos to be
updated by outgoing Caregiver and follow procedures.
Maintains security of residence according to established procedures, including lights, locking doors, securing garage and guidelines regarding visitors.
Participates in educational programs as required.
Evacuate client from the residence safely and rapidly if necessary, in an emergency.
Communicate with the Caregiver Coordinator regarding the client’s status, maintenance or supplies and personnel issues, concerns or suggestions.

Job Qualifications:

Must be active on the OK Nurse Aide Registry.
A minimum of one year experience in working with older adults as a personal care assistant is preferred.
Twelve (12) plus years of education preferred. High school diploma or GED required.
At least 18 years old, or older if required per the state regulations.
Experience with dementia residents preferred.
Meet continuing education requirements and certifications on job classification and position, including state requirements.
Ability/willingness to perform all position responsibilities adequately.

Source : Tharon Group