Caregiver Mid Shift: Silvergate Fallbrook

Caregiver Mid Shift: Silvergate Fallbrook

Silvergate Fallbrook - Fallbrook, CA 92028

Overview

Salary Range $17.00 - $19.00 Hourly Level Entry Position Type Full Time Job Shift Swing Travel Percentage None

Description

Caregiver PM Shift

Job Location: Silvergate San Marcos-San Marcos, CA

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $17.00 - $19.00 Hourly

SIGN ON BONUS $1,000 (terms & conditions apply)

Silvergate San Marcos the area's premier senior living community is a privately owned and operated retirement living and healthcare company that has been in business for more than 30 years in San Diego County.

We know great care starts with great people! Our Caregivers play a key role as part of an award-winning Care Team in our Memory Care Suites facility, where we care for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease, dementia and memory loss. This role offers an outstanding career opportunity with

• A consistent work schedule with ample opportunities in all shifts, including Swing Shift 10AM - 6PM
• Year-round Care Team training
• Opportunities for internal promotion
• A beautiful work environment in a newer facility
• Reports to a dedicated Director of Resident Care
• One of the highest Caregiver-to-Resident ratios in the industry
• A competitive wage with access to generous benefits, including dental, vision and healthcare
• An opt-in 401k Retirement Plan with annual Corporate contribution (conditions apply)
• Annual raises and bonus potential
• Paid Time Off and holiday pay

JOB DESCRIPTION

We seek caring, friendly and compassionate individuals to serve as caregivers for our Memory Care resident population. This role offers ample opportunity to showcase your interpersonal skills, including active listening, extraordinary patience, and kind-hearted care. Under the management of the Memory Care Director, Caregivers support residents who may have challenges completing basic personal tasks such as dressing, bathing, eating or grooming. Caregivers help to coordinate a wide variety of activities for elderly residents in accordance with the company's established guidelines and procedures. As a team member of a collaborative group of healthcare professionals, this position helps to ensure a safe and comfortable home-like environment within the retirement community setting for both Memory Care residents and their families.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to residents per the Silvergate Care Plan, including assistance with these activities of daily living (ADL's): Grooming, Bathing, Dressing, Eating, Toileting, Incontinent Care, Transfers, Escorting to meals and activities.
• Serve as a loving companion to residents in their daily journey at the community.
• Interact when necessary, as a reassuring liaison to family members.
• Attend and participate in scheduled training and educational programs.
• Recognize and understand the signs and symptoms of dementia and respond in accordance with training received.
• Escort residents to medical appointments, errands and offsite activities as needed.
• Use mechanical devices (Hoyer lift) to transfer residents as needed.
• Under direction of LVN Supervisor and/or Memory Care Director, record individual resident care statistics, including weight on a monthly basis.
• Thoroughly and accurately maintain all documentation.
• Carefully write and correctly recount Incident Reports as needed.
• Monitor supplies and communicate reporting needs to LVN Supervisor.
• Encourage socialization and participation in group activities, assisting with set up and cleanup of equipment and engagement tools as needed.
• Interact with medical professionals as required.
• Exhibit punctual and regular attendance.
• Bring to bear a high regard for excellent customer service at all times.
• Be compassionate, caring, patient and understanding of the needs of the elderly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• May occasionally be required to work beyond scheduled hours.

A CAREER "WHERE EVERY DAY MATTERS"

As strongly as we believe that every day matters for each of our residents, we are equally as passionate about providing a richly challenging, never-a-dull moment work environment for our team members. Every day, we work together to foster a positive and fulfilling workplace where employees can be creative, find unique solutions to challenging issues and enjoy a rewarding work life every day. Come join our amazing family of care professionals!

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have First Aid Certification
• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently
• Proficient computer skills; must be comfortable recording resident care, referring to electronic files, and reporting incidents on the computer
• Ability to work well with others
• Enjoy working with senior citizens
• Ability to take directions from supervisor and follow through to completion with task.
• Ability to respond effectively in an emergency or crisis situation
• Must have schedule flexibility and be able to work weekends and holidays

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires the ability to bend, squat, stoop, kneel, push, pull, sit and stand on feet for extended periods of time, as well as the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must pass background check (or have approved exemption)
• Must pass drug test, pre-employment physical and TB test

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person