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.
$17/hour starting with no experience; $18/hour starting with caregiving experience Raise available after 3 months
ABOUT THE POSITION
We are seeking a dependable, compassionate, and experienced caregiver to join our small Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) in Loma Linda. Experience caring for individuals with Alzheimer's and dementia is required. We are looking for someone who is patient, attentive, responsible, reliable, and genuinely enjoys caring for seniors.
SCHEDULE
Weekdays:
Morning and evening shifts available
Weekends:
7:00AM-4:00PM Part-time and full-time positions available
REQUIREMENTS
Previous caregiving experience required Experience with Alzheimer's and dementia required First Aid/CPR certified TB Clearance required Background clearance required Reliable transportation and dependable attendance Ability to work independently and as part of a team
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring and getting to and from activities and meals according to the individual service plan. Allows and encourages residents to do as much of their own care as possible. Serves meals to residents in the dining room or private rooms and may assist in preparing meals. Encourages residents to eat a proper diet and take adequate fluids while respecting the resident's right to free choice and records and reports changes in resident's eating habits and/or behavior to the supervisor. Initiates and participates in leisure activities provided for residents and encourages residents to socialize and participate in activities or programs to develop friendships with other residents. Maintains residents' records daily in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy and procedures; documents medication distribution as applicable, leisure activities, incidents, and observations; reports any changes in resident's physical condition and/or behavior, and visitors; observes and reports the health and emotional condition of each resident; and promptly reports all changes to the supervisor. Assists residents with medication as defined in medication procedure; assists or supervises residents who self-administer medication; follows physician orders and state laws to administer medications to residents who cannot self-administer their medications; and exhibits understanding of and follows medication policies and procedures. Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the residents; performs general housekeeping; and follows cleaning schedules for resident laundry, bedrooms, dining area, living space, bathrooms, kitchen, and other areas. Follows proper procedures in emergency situations and responds promptly and positively to resident requests for assistance. Knows location of each resident, reminds them to sign out when they leave the building, and notifies the supervisor immediately if unable to locate a resident. Encourages teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers. We are looking for someone who will treat our residents with kindness, dignity, patience, and respect.
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