A Caregiver or Personal Care Aide provides non-medical care for adults, including elderly and disabled people, typically in their own homes. Assists clients with daily tasks including bathing, medication reminders, and light housekeeping; may also provide transportation for appointments and errands. These roles do not always require formal certification.
Citrus Heights, CA Job Details Full-time $18 - $20 an hour 16 hours ago Qualifications CPR Certification Employee relationship building High school diploma or GED Stakeholder relationship building Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Caregiver (Assisted Living)
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Assisted Living General Summary The Caregiver performs tasks that involve specific services for residents which are supportive and complementary to individual care requirements, including but not limited to: assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, and toileting: conducting activity programs and basic documentation. Essential Job Functions Attends to environmental/room cleanliness, ventilation, lighting and furniture arrangements. Assists residents with personal cleanliness, grooming, nourishment, rest, activity, and toileting in a manner conducive to the residents comfort, safety, and dignity. Provides support and redirection to residents who have a dementia diagnosis. Always preserve the dignity and self respect of all residents. Conducts routine and ongoing resident assessments and reports changes in the resident's attitude, appearance, behavior, and physical ability to the Shift Supervisor or Resident Care Director. Recognize and respect the individual resident's emotional, social, cultural, and religious needs and beliefs. Reports any equipment and supply needs to the Shift Supervisor or Resident Care Director. Is accountable for always knowing the whereabouts of all assigned residents. Develops positive relationships with residents, families, and frequent visors. Promptly answer call lights. Maintains confidentially regarding information about residents and their families. Strives to preserve resident privacy. Attends required in-service and training programs. Demonstrates compliance with applicable Oakwood Meadows polices, procedures, and standards. Physical Demands Sedentary activities to hands-on resident care, including lifting, bending from the waist, stooping, and twisting as conditions warrant. May include maximum assistance of residents over 100lbs. Ability to lift and carry up to 35lbs. Objects and residents over 50lbs should not be moved without assistance of another worker/equipment. Qualifications Highschool Diploma or GED CPR Certification
