Caregiver Job at Front Porch Communities & Services in San Diego

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Wesley Palms is Hiring! Join the Wesley Palms team, nestled on scenic hills with breathtaking Mission Bay views.

Caregiver - TEMP, PM Shift - Tue thru Sat - 3:00pm - 11:30pm, $19.00 to $19.76 per hour

Summary: The Caregiver is responsible for performing routine nursing assistant services to the residents of the facility. Provides resident care according to policies and procedures and within acceptable nursing standards.

Essential Functions:

• Provides quality Customer Service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction.
• Follows all established Front Porch Protocols for safety.
• Assists the residents to and from the dining room, and assists in serving meals. Serves trays to residents in their rooms, if necessary, and assists with cutting of food.
• Assists residents with bathing, dressing and personal hygiene.
• Washes resident’s personal laundry as needed. Makes resident’s beds daily.
• Maintains a safe and sanitary environment.
• Maintains log with all vital information.
• Reports to Supervisor regularly regarding the resident's condition.
• Maintains all documentation as required by Federal and State regulations and Company policy.
• Arrives to work on time, in proper clean uniform, good personal hygiene and with nametag visible.
• Follows highest standards of cleanliness. Follows all federal, state and corporate policies, health codes and guidelines in preparation and handling of foodstuffs.
• Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner. Wears safety equipment as required for the job. Reports any safety hazards and/or accidents to supervisor.
• Attends all mandatory in-service meetings. Complies with all department and facilities policies and procedures.

JOB REQUIREMENTS And QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current experience and/or training as a nurse’s aide. Experience in long-term care community health, geriatric and/or rehabilitative aide desirable.
• Must be able to speak and understand English in order to follow and assist in emergency situations.
• Basic mathematical skills desirable.
• Must be able to understand, follow, support and initiate policies and procedures of the facility. Must be able to recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately.

Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with the applicable nondiscrimination laws.

Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screen and Department of Justice Criminal background clearance.