Caregiver

Job Description

Job Description

Caregiver – Residential Care Facility for the Elderly

Position: Caregiver
Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Location: 13321 Prospect Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Schedule: Day, Evening, and/or Overnight Shifts Available
Reports To: Administrator / Care Manager

About the Position

We are seeking a compassionate, dependable, and responsible Caregiver to join our residential care facility for the elderly. The caregiver will provide personalized assistance and supportive care to our residents while promoting their dignity, independence, comfort, and overall well-being.

The ideal candidate is patient, caring, attentive to detail, and comfortable working as part of a team in a residential care environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respectful, compassionate, and person-centered care to elderly residents.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Assist with mobility, transfers, positioning, and ambulation as appropriate.
• Prepare and serve meals and provide assistance with eating when needed.
• Follow individual care plans and accurately observe and report changes in residents' condition or behavior.
• Assist with self-administration of medication.
• Maintain a clean, safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for residents.
• Provide companionship and encourage appropriate social and recreational activities.
• Assist with laundry, light housekeeping, and maintaining residents' personal spaces.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to residents' needs and emergencies.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including care notes and required shift records.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with residents, families, coworkers, healthcare providers, and management.
• Protect residents' privacy, dignity, confidentiality, and personal rights at all times.
• Follow all facility policies, procedures, safety requirements, and applicable state regulations.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and patient attitude toward elderly residents.
• Reliable, punctual, and dependable.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to safely assist residents with mobility and daily activities.
• Strong observation, communication, and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements

The caregiver should be able to stand and walk for extended periods, assist residents with daily activities and mobility, and perform routine physical tasks associated with providing residential care.

What We Offer

• Supportive and respectful work environment
• Meaningful opportunity to make a difference in the lives of seniors
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Competitive compensation

Our Ideal Caregiver

We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys helping seniors and understands that excellent caregiving goes beyond completing tasks. The right person will treat every resident with kindness, patience, dignity, and respect , helping create a home-like environment where residents feel safe, valued, and cared for.

To Apply:
Please submit your resume and a brief description of your work experience.