Caregiver

Carlsbad By the Sea is Hiring!

We are a continuing care resort-style retirement community on the coast in the beautiful city of Carlsbad.

Caregiver - PM Shift

Full-Time / Friday thru Tuesday / 2:00pm-10:30pm

$20.00 - 22.00 per hour

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Director of Resident Services/Charge Nurse or designee, the Caregiver is responsible for performing routine nursing assistant services to the residents of the facility. Provides resident care according to policies and procedures and within acceptable nursing standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

· Provides quality Customer Service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction.

· Follows all established Front Porch Protocols for safety.

· Assists the residents to and from the dining room, and assists in serving meals. Serves trays to residents in their rooms, if necessary, and assists with cutting of food.

· Assists residents with bathing, dressing and personal hygiene.

· Washes resident’s personal laundry as needed. Makes resident’s beds daily.

· Maintains a safe and sanitary environment.

· Maintains log with all vital information.

· Reports to Supervisor regularly regarding the resident's condition.

· Maintains all documentation as required by Federal and State regulations and Company policy.

· Arrives to work on time, in proper clean uniform, good personal hygiene and with nametag visible.

· Follows highest standards of cleanliness. Follows all federal, state and corporate policies, health codes and guidelines in preparation and handling of foodstuffs.

· Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner. Wears safety equipment as required for the job. Reports any safety hazards and/or accidents to supervisor.

· Attends all mandatory in-service meetings. Complies with all department and facilities policies and procedures.

JOB REQUIREMENTS and QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

· Current experience and/or training as a nurse’s aide. Experience in long-term care community health, geriatric and/or rehabilitative aide desirable.

· Must be able to speak and understand English in order to follow and assist in emergency situations.

· Basic mathematical skills desirable. Must be able to understand, follow, support and initiate policies and procedures of the facility. Must be able to recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately.

Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with the applicable nondiscrimination laws.

Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screen and Department of Justice Criminal background clearance.

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Salary : $20 - $22