Caregiver (24 hours/week, AM Shift)

San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living•San Francisco, CA

1d•$24•Onsite

About The Position

As a Caregiver, you will provide direct care and support to residents by assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) while promoting safety, dignity, and overall well-being. You will follow established community protocols, licensing regulations, and individualized care plans to ensure high-quality, resident-centered care.

Requirements

Current CPR certification required.
Ability to read, write, understand, and follow instructions in English.
Ability to communicate effectively and perform basic arithmetic.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office or willingness to learn within 90 days of employment for documentation purposes.
Ability to provide coverage or work overtime as needed.
Frequent standing, stooping, bending, stretching, and squatting.
Ability to transport residents via wheelchair, Geri chair, or shower chair, pushing up to 150 pounds unassisted.
Ability to transfer, lift, turn, and position a resident weighing up to 125 pounds unassisted, or with assistance for residents over 125 pounds.
Ability to stoop, bend, stretch, squat, stand, and walk for up to 90% of the workday.
Ability to reach up to six feet and push a dietary cart weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted.
Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.
May be exposed to blood and body fluids, including potential exposure to HIV and/or HBV.
May be subjected to offensive odors and combative behavior.

Nice To Haves

Prior geriatric nursing aide experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including dressing, grooming, eating, bathing, positioning, transferring, and toileting, in accordance with community protocols and licensing regulations.
Follow safety guidelines, including proper lifting techniques and universal precautions, when providing resident care.
Transfer, transport, and escort residents as needed.
Follow assigned caregiver schedules and individual resident care plans; respond promptly to all call lights.
Monitor non-skilled resident activity, nutritional intake, functional status, and psychosocial well-being; take appropriate action and report status changes as observed.
Act immediately on resident issues in accordance with established protocols and basic first aid training.
Document resident status changes, including physical changes, medication reactions, and psychosocial changes.
Assist with enrichment activities and light cleaning of resident apartments as assigned.
Promote open communication among healthcare professionals, families, residents, and staff.
Attend in-service training and education sessions as assigned.
Perform specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.