Caregiver - Part-Time 1st Shift Jobs in Carlton Senior Living Fremont Fremont, CA

Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). Work with residents living with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and/or memory-impaired, with chemical dependency, or similar issues under the direction of the Care Manager/Director of Resident Services. May also provide emotional support and enrichment while monitoring the resident’s health and notify management of any changes in condition.

Responsibilities:

• Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including, but not limited to continence care, showering, grooming, transfer assistance, and meal assistance.
• Assist residents with daily recreational activities, including crafts, games, music, and exercise, and encourage participation.
• Ensure that all residents always remain clean, dignified, and presentable.
• Provide emotional support and enrichment to the residents.
• During your shift, utilize a company-provided phone to access care plans and chart care accordingly.
• Follow a care plan and document provided care accordingly.
• Read, follow, and sign any care plans and posted messages and/or updates during each shift.
• Keep any internal charts current and know of each resident’s needs.
• Observe, document, and communicate to the Care Manager or Director of Resident Services any physical, emotional, and mental changes in condition and/or all unusual observed resident behaviors (speech production, feeding patterns, toilet issues, etc.), to help facilitate assessment and development of care and service goals.
• Reports should occur by the end of the shift and should be documented in the changeover notes unless immediate intervention is needed.
• Enhance the lives of older adults by assisting them with patience and respect.
• Maintain a cooperative and cheerful attitude when relating to residents or their guests.
• Embrace teamwork and collaboration among all staff.
• Keep residents’ rooms in proper order throughout the day, including tidying rooms, making beds, and putting clothes away. Assist residents by providing for their comfort, safety enjoyment.
• Remain up to date on all company-provided training.
• Attend periodic staff meetings, in-service training, and mandatory meetings as required.
• Observe Resident’s Rights, as posted within the facility. Promptly respond to resident calls for assistance.
• In Emergencies, assist residents according to the Emergency Plan of the facility.
• Follow proper elopement and safety protocol.
• Promotes appropriate levels of independence in resident care and demonstrates awareness of safety for both resident and self in providing care.
• Always know the location and disposition of all residents (under direct care) during shift.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of high school education or GED or combination of related experience.
• Experience is preferred, but not necessary.
• Reasonable expectations of mathematical, technical, and reasoning skills to perform essential job responsibilities.
• According to Title 22 requirements, employees must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.