Make a Real Difference, Every Single Day As a nonprofit leader in aging, Eskaton helps people live well, longer — with trusted guidance at every stage. We believe aging should be a vibrant, supported, and celebrated journey, not an experience to face alone. For over 55 years, Eskaton has been a cornerstone of Northern California, growing a network of 23 communities dedicated to older adults and the people who care for them. When you join us, you're not just starting a job. You're stepping into a career where your work creates a real impact on people's daily lives and strengthening the communities we call home. We Invest in You (Because You Invest in Others) We know that to take great care of our residents, we must take great care of you. We are genuinely committed to your health, your happiness, and your future. That's why we offer:

Financial Security:

Competitive pay and a 401K matching program to help you plan for your own future.

Total Wellbeing:

Comprehensive benefits that support your physical and mental health.

A Place Where You Belong:

We celebrate diversity and equity across the entire aging spectrum, ensuring every team member feels seen and valued. Our DNA (Core Values) We're looking for people who align with our mission and want to grow with us:

Welcoming:

You're a natural at creating warmth and a sense of belonging for everyone you meet. Bring (Y)our

Best:

You take pride in your work and strive for excellence in the "little things" and the "big things" alike.

Empowerment:

You don't wait for permission to do the right thing. You step up, take ownership, and lead with initiative.

Growth:

You're a lifelong learner who seeks consistent improvement and sustainable growth. Essential Job Functions Direct Resident Care Provides or assists in bathing or showering for thorough cleanliness and hygiene of resident. Makes beds, straightens rooms and keeps resident care areas in an organized manner. Assists residents in dressing when needed and demonstrates concern for individual privacy while providing resident care. Provides safe resident transfers involving bed, wheelchair, chair and/or shower chair. Obtains assistance as needed to ensure resident safety. Demonstrates ability to provide oral care, shaving and toileting in a safe and thorough manner. Takes resident's vital signs, documents them appropriately and recognizes abnormalities and reports to charge nurse. Promotes appropriate levels of independence in resident care and demonstrates awareness of safety for both resident and self in providing care. Must demonstrate proper transfer and lifting techniques. Assists resident with simple range of motion or other exercises as directed by nurse or therapist and ambulates resident safely according to his/her endurance levels. Applies medical or adaptive devices as ordered by the appropriate supervising nurse. Makes rounds to ensure resident's safety, comfort, medical attention every two hours or more frequently as required by the patient. Collects specimens as directed. Completes weights for each resident as required. Reports gains/losses to charge nurse. Sets up meal tray and assists with feeding as necessary. Assesses for choking and responds appropriately. Assists resident with bed mobility techniques, ambulation techniques and the use of assistive devices. Assists residents with balance/standing activities Demonstrates knowledge of standard precautions and proper use of gloves, gowns, masks, eye protection, and linen handling. Documentation Accurately documents care given to residents including the documentation of reportable resident problems (i.e., ADL sheets, B & B sheets, meal percentages, I & O's, etc.). Keeps accurate records of time worked. Clocks in and out of facility as required by law and by the rules and regulations of the facility. Submits required documentation which consistently meets guidelines within the time frames established by the facility. Follows documentation procedures as required by Title XXII and OBRA rules and regulations. Uses accurate medical terminology. Other Job Functions Models and embodies Eskaton's core values, including: Creating a sense of warmth, welcoming and belonging for all Fostering excellence in everything we do Seeking consistent improvement, learning and sustainable growth Stepping up, taking ownership and leading with initiative Fully comply with all provisions in Eskaton's Corporate Compliance Policy and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Maintains attendance as outlined in Eskaton policy. Follows required dress code and Eskaton's Community Appearance Standards. Maintains a professional image for the public and residents. Works in accordance with established safety guidelines; uses proper body mechanics; follows safe work practices; wears appropriate safety gear. Starting pay ranges from $ 22.90 per hour - $24 per hour. Factors such as scope, responsibilities, experience, education, job-related skills, internal equity, and market considerations may influence base pay.

Qualifications Education:

High school graduation or G.E.D., preferred. Possession of a valid California Certified Nurse Assistant certification.

Training and Experience:

Six (6) months experience in providing personal care in a long-term care facility preferred.

Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge in performing personal care services in a skilled nursing facility. Possesses the ability to meet new and/or stressful situations with the appropriate responses, to work effectively as part of a healthcare team, to share information freely, to use and seek supervision and consultation verbally and in writing, and to follow both verbal and written instructions.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Sedentary Work Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. Sedentary work involves sitting more than 67% of a typical workday. Light Work Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work. X Medium Work Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Heavy Work Exerting over 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds or force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. If related to patient care - Must be able to safely assist residents/patients including but not limited to lifting, turning, supporting weight and movement. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements The final candidate must successfully pass Eskaton's post offer, pre-employment testing which includes a criminal background check, drug test, TB screen test and health screen. All new hires are required to sign an arbitration agreement as a condition of employment. Eskaton is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. #ZR Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.