Caregiver - Full Time - Night Shift

Come Join Our Dynamic Team!

Are you motivated by making a difference in the lives of the people you serve? Do you value teamwork, quality relationships, excellent customer service and integrity? If so, we want to meet you! La Posada is looking for a full-time, night-shift Caregivers.

Why is La Posada the right place to expand your career?

• Excellent work/life balance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with company match
• Excellent health insurance
• Mileage incentive program if you live over 15 miles away
• Scholarship program. Up to $2,500 per year after 6 months of service plus yearly opportunity for additional scholarship awards.
• Beautiful campus with free on-site fitness center
• Discount at Los Niños del Valle pre-school

Position Summary

The Caregiver provides basic patient care services and assistance with daily living activities under direction of the nursing staff. The Caregiver performs duties such as feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, using the toilet, changing linens and some housekeeping. The Resident Assistant may transfer or transport residents and assist with other tasks such as recreational and social activities. The Caregiver administers medications and treatments. In addition, Caregivers may perform administrative tasks such as answering phones and greeting visitors, and provide documentation of care and assistance.

Essential Functions

• Performs and coordinates personal care activities including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, skin care/nail care, oral hygiene, shaving, dressing, and others as directed/requested.
• Performs and coordinates services essential to health care at home including laundry and ironing, changing/laundering bed linens, light housekeeping and other services as offered.
• Initiates and participates in leisure activities provided for residents. Encourages residents to socialize and participate in planned activities or programs and to develop friendships with other residents.
• Administers and coordinates the passing of medications under the direction and supervision of the Supervisor (in accordance with state regulations and facility policy).
• Observes and documents the health and emotional condition of each resident, promptly reporting all changes to the Supervisor. Regularly reviews each resident's service plan.
• Coordinates and participates in the prompt and courteous response to resident requests for assistance, including resident call systems, pendants and other devices.
• Promotes a safe environment for residents by observing infection control practices, following facility guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to the Supervisor.
• Assist and coordinates in the preparation and transportation of residents for appointments and social programs.
• Assist and coordinates with moving and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
• Assist and coordinates with helping residents to walk with or without self help devices as instructed.
• Assists residents to eat or drink as needed.
• Routinely checks on each resident at shift change and as directed at other times to ensure that his/her personal care needs are being met in accordance with his/her wishes and advise Supervisor accordingly.
• Coordinate and monitor special resident services offered by the facility.
• Attend and participate in in-services as required by federal, state and La Posada requirements.
• Maintain current qualifications as a certified caregiver including fingerprint clearance, annual TB clearance, CPR and 1st aid certification.
• Maintain a work environment that is clean and presents a professional image.
• Follows established safety precautions in the performance of all duties.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and become part of a supportive team dedicated to improving the lives of others, we encourage you to apply today!

• We strongly value diversity and believe in fostering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and supported. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and cultures to join our team. We embrace the unique perspectives and experiences that each person brings, as it enhances our creativity, teamwork, and overall success.