AlmaVia of San Francisco - Resident Assistant

Resident Assistant/Caregiver

AlmaVia of San Francisco is an enriching assisted living and memory care community, part of the Elder Care Alliance family. We provide exceptional, person-centered care that enhances the quality of life for our residents.

Our Culture of Excellence is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and a commitment to the well-being of both our residents and our team members. We foster a collaborative and supportive environment where innovation and compassion drive everything we do.

The position has morning, afternoon, and overnight shift openings for on call, part-time, and full-time.

Our Resident Assistant/Caregiver:

• Provides personal care and services to residents with dementia in accordance with resident needs, individual service plans and the philosophy of supportive and resident centered care.
• Helps residents with activities of daily living including personal care, bathing, grooming, dressing, bathroom assistance, light housekeeping, and group and individual activities.
• Provides meal and activity escort assistance - walking, wheelchair or walker.
• Documents care through electronic charting.
• Communicates with and responds to residents about their needs.
• Assists residents with hair care, oral hygiene, skin care, general grooming, toileting, and mobility in a caring and compassionate manner.
• Monitors nourishment, assists with providing meals, meal set-up and between-meal snacks.
• Observes and documents, and reports any change in residents' physical or behavioral condition.
• Effectively uses computerized system to communicate resident status and to document services provided.
• Maintains and ensures that resident living area and furnishings are clean and orderly, by making and/or changing beds, tidying apartment clean and removing laundry for washing.
• Reports any equipment or supply needs to the Resident Care Director.
• Ensures proper care of equipment and supplies.
• Documents any personal supplies used for resident care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed:

• At least 18 years of age.
• 6 months or more in long term care, home care or related field preferred.
• Minimum of one year experience working with seniors or be a current CNA, preferably in a long term care environment.
• Knowledge and experience working with older adults, the aging process and dementia care.
• Working knowledge of computers and typing, sufficient enough to be successful with computerized Point of Care and other systems
• Effective English verbal and written communication skills.
• Current First Aid Training and Certifications (per CA Title 22 regulations).
• Background check, drug screen, and other pre-employment screenings (Physical, Fingerprint, TB Test) may be required per state/local guidelines.