What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver position at Rowntree Gardens?
ABOUT US
What’s the difference between a job and a meaningful career? The impact of your work. Rowntree Gardens is a Continuing Care Retirement Community located in Stanton, CA. We offer Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, & Skilled Nursing. When you work at Rowntree Gardens, you have a front-row seat to the incredible life stories of the wisest people on earth. You are also part of an extraordinary company—one that’s invests in you! Our belief is that we should all Be a Daily Blessing to everyone we encounter. That creates your extraordinary life!
Join our team! Make the difference you were born to make in our organization!
We are looking for dedicated and compassionate Caregivers for our Gardens Memory Care Center & The Cedars Assisted Living. Our organization is built on the highest respect for every person and unwavering integrity guided by our faith. We consider everyone in our community to be a member of our extended family, starting with staff.
In this position you will be able to challenge yourself to perform excellent bedside care, gain interpersonal skills, and build meaningful relationships in a team driven environment. The ideal candidate will be patient and friendly with great communication skills. You should be able to follow instructions and perform a variety of tasks to assist our community members.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants are required to complete an Employment Application in order to be considered for any position in our company. The Application can be completed in person at our campus: 12151 Dale Street Stanton, CA 90680 or can be sent through email as a PDF. Any questions call 714-971-6806 and ask to speak with Dalia.
Applicants can apply directly on really by submitting their resume or through our company website at www.rowntreegardens.org/about-us/careers/current-openings/
Please note that our main forms of communication are via really messages, phone, and email. We ask that you continually check your messages to stay informed on your application status.
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
- Must have 1-2 years of experience in Memory Care or Assisted Living to be considered
- This position requires the Caregiver to be equipped with caring for more than one resident at a time
- Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid (CPR)
- Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
- Respectful and compassionate toward the care of the community members
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to keep a mature composure in stressful situations and be able to deal effectively with the demands of the position
POSITION PURPOSE:
Gives showers or other bath care, provide companionship and general support for community members who need supervision and extra care.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist community members with personal care and hygiene as scheduled or needed.
- Assist community members with dressing and grooming.
- Documenting that shower was given or that community members refused to have shower.
- Transport community members to Beauty shop at scheduled appointment time.
- Provide clean linen when appropriate
- Make unoccupied bed.
- Change and straighten linen to remove wrinkles.
- Ensure that patient privacy is maintained throughout shower process.
- Straightening of community members’ room.
- Comforting community members.
- One-on-one time with community member.
Safety:
- Ensure that residents are secured appropriately when transporting by wheelchair or stretcher.
- Assist patients in moving, sitting, or ambulating as necessary.
- Ensure that needed articles are within community members reach (water, tissues, etc.)
- Ensure that side rails are used only as directed by physician order and care plan.
- Help to ensure that the patient rooms remain free of clutter
- Help to ensure floors are dry – wipe up spills immediately, and pick up objects, which could cause patients to fall.
- Ensure good lighting in halls and bathrooms.
Infection control:
- Uses good hand-washing, aseptic techniques and universal precautions.
- Help keep the unit clean.
- Serve Food to community members using prescribed diets.
- Attend required in-service education programs, staff and department meetings.
- Support and adhere to Nursing Service and Administrative policies and procedures.
- Relate all community members' questions/requests to supervisor.
- Remain available and accessible at all times when on duty.
JOB SPECIFICATION:
Memory Care:
Full-time PM Shift available
- Days needed: includes weekends
Part-time PM Shift
- Days needed: Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday
Part-time NOC Shift
- Days needed: Sunday/Monday
Assisted Living:
Full-time PM Shift available
- Days needed: includes weekends
Part-time NOC
- Days needed: Saturday/Sunday/Monday
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Moderate to heavy physical conditions, on feet most of time. Involves heavy lifting when transferring community members of over 50lbs. Involves walking, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, carrying, pushing, pulling, and handling.
Due to California State regulations, we are required to have all of our applicants pass a Background Check, Physical and TB test.
The California Department of Social Services has notified all Adult and Senior Care (ASC) licensees of the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for all workers of ASC facilities. As a result, all employees must be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination or exemption status. The records provided are kept confidential.
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 2 years (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: One location