What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver AL - NOC / AM / PM / On-Call position at ACC SENIOR SERVICES?
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Caregiver – Assisted Living – ALL SHIFTS AVAILABLE! AM / PM / NOC / ON-CALL
Pay Ranges: NOC, AM & PM SHIFTS: $17-19/HR
ON CALL ONLY: $21/HR
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ACC Senior Services is an award-winning not-for-profit provider of culturally sensitive senior care and services in the Sacramento region. Based out of the Greenhaven/Pocket neighborhood of Sacramento, and with over 50 years of experience, ACC offers a continuum of supportive services for older adults and their family caregivers. At ACC we provide older adults with the comforts of home, the care of family.
Eligible team members may elect the following benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits (Kaiser & Sutter plans available)
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Program
- Employee Meal Options
- Employee Discount Program (BenefitHub)
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Referral Program
The Caregiver (Resident Assistant) 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 designed for residents’ experiencing dementia; and, basic medical record documentation.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintains a warm and welcoming environment for residents and coworkers.
- Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) in a manner conducive to the residents’ comfort, safety, and dignity
- Answers call signals; provides support & redirection to residents with cognitive changes.
- Recognizes and respects the individual resident’s emotional, social, cultural, and religious needs and beliefs.
- Observes/reports changes in resident’s attitude, appearance, behavior, physical ability.
- Conducts and assists with recreational activities.
- Communicates effectively and clearly with health care professionals.
- Develops positive relationships with residents, families and visitors while preserving resident privacy.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Prior caregiving experience in assisted living and memory care preferred.
- First aid certified; High school diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent knowledge/experience.
- Effective English communication skills, both verbal and written is required.
- Ability to understand and carry out directions or instructions, written and verbal.
- Ability to communicate effectively and clearly with physicians, staff, residents, families, visitors, health care professionals; take and record messages and keep records.
- Maintains confidentiality per residents and their families; preserves resident privacy.
- Ability to lead small group activities programs upon receiving training.
- Ability to perform a variety of repetitive tasks, maintain patience.
- Genuine interest and concern for persons suffering from dementia.
- Maintains confidentiality regarding information about residents and their families; strives to preserve resident privacy.
- Fluency in other languages is a plus.
- Flexibility and willingness to work evenings or weekends as needed.
- Compliance with all OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) regulations is required.
- Knowledge and use of proper body & and safety mechanics; compliance with all OSHA regulations.
- Willingness to complete all caregiver training as required by Title 22 prior to providing direct care, and annually, thereafter.
Salary : $17 - $19
