What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver position at Buena Vista Assisted Living?
Buena Vista is a Senior Assisted Living & Memory Care facility in the heart of Hemet. We are currently looking for a competent Caregivers to care for our clients in a professional and compassionate manner. The ideal candidate will be patient and friendly with excellent communication skills. You should be able to follow instructions and perform a variety of tasks to help clients. If you are interested, please apply in person Monday-Wednesday, 10am-4pm. MUST HAVE OPEN AVAILIBILITY!
Responsibilities
- Help clients take prescribed medication
- Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)
- Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
- Help clients with physical therapy exercises
- Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
- Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
- Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
- Be a pleasant and supportive companion
- Report any unusual incidents
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
- Assist with housekeeping and other tasks that may arise within the community.
Skills
- Proven experience as a caregiver
- Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid (CPR)
- Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
- Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
- Respectful and compassionate
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong ethics
- Physical stamina for the needs of the position
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Sick time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $16.50 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Required)
- First Aid Certification (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $17