What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Caregiver- (Sacramento) position at Psynergy Programs?
Psynergy Programs, Inc.
Summary: The Residential Caregiver provides care and supervision of residents/clients. Contributes to achieving goals and objectives and participates in delivering recreational, educational, and life skills training programs.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Monitor activities and whereabouts of clients/residents to ensure their general health, safety, and well-being.
- Support in performing daily living activities, including feeding themselves, bathing, dressing, grooming, and leisure activities.
- Assist in with maintenance of individual living spaces and adherence to special diets and medical regimens.
- Observe daily routines and monitor behavioral changes, documenting and reporting observations.
- Offer counseling and support.
- Support program staff by encouraging all clients to attend activities, groups, and scheduled appointments.
- Assures facility is clean and well kept; performs light cleaning duties as needed.
- Follows precautions of handwashing, wearing gloves, use of disinfectant, and proper disposal of infectious materials.
- May assist or lead groups or recreational activities, such as shopping.
- May administer PRN medications and record activity in the Medication Log following medication room policies and procedures.
- May interact with emergency personnel in an emergency call, including providing and completing necessary paperwork.
- May provide transportation of clients in agency vehicles to off-site outings and appointments.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or GED required; an AA or BA is preferred.
- Experience working with the mentally ill or in a residential facility highly desired.
- Experience passing medications is a plus.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $26
