Caregiver Job at Sunrise Senior Living in Oceanside

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Job Overview
The Care Manager/“Designated Care Manager” is responsible for providing the highest degree of quality care and services to a consistent group of residents and their families in our assisted living/long term care and reminiscence neighborhoods. The Care Manager provides hands on care and physical and emotional support as outlined in each resident’s Individualized Service Plan (ISP) while maintaining a safe and comfortable home like environment. The Care Manager/“Designated Care Manager” is responsible for demonstrating the Mission for Sunrise Senior Living, “to champion quality of life for all seniors” in accordance with federal, state/provincial, and local laws and regulations and Sunrise Senior Living standards, policies, and procedures to promote the highest degree of quality care and services to our residents.

Base pay range
$17.20/hr - $21.55/hr

Compensation and Benefits
Sunrise Senior Living provides a range and eligibility for benefits as part of the employment package which may include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans; retirement savings plans; paid time off; tuition reimbursement; employee assistance and discount programs; and other bonuses or incentives as applicable by location and role. Specific offerings are determined by Sunrise and the community.

Responsibilities
Essential Duties include but are not limited to the following areas and functions:

• Resident Care

• Review, read, notate, and initial Daily Log to document and learn about pertinent information about residents.
• Participate in the development of the ISPs and monthly updates.
• Review designated assignments.
• Responsible for a designated group of residents during the shift, knows where residents are, and physically checks on them throughout the shift.
• Observe, report, and document symptoms and conditions of residents for changes in condition such as skin, behavior, alertness, weight, diet, and participation in activities.
• Attend daily Cross Over meetings by the lead care manager.
• Notify supervisor and resident care director if a resident has increased care needs.
• Inform supervisor of any resident changes in condition.
• Respond to security system and resident call bells promptly and immediately. Take appropriate action including resetting call bells.
• Greet guests, family members, residents, and team members.
• Answer, direct and/or respond to phone calls in a timely, courteous, and professional manner.
• Assist with continence management and dispose of all continence products properly to ensure sanitation of resident suite and community restrooms using standard care procedures.
• Communicate with families and act as a resource as needed.
• Help residents maintain independence and physical safety and promote dignity of each resident adhering to the standards of Resident Rights and Sunrise Principles of Service.
• Participate/lead and assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) and Invite, Encourage, and Assist (IEA) residents to participate in activities as indicated on the ISP.
• Engage residents in life skills and other life enrichment activities throughout the day in reminiscence.
• Strive to understand and respond to each resident with empathy, always remaining mindful of the resident’s unique communication patterns or history and basic human needs.
• Maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment.
• Ensure the established safety regulations are always followed.
• Practice routinely good Standard Care Precautions of cleanliness, hygiene, and health.
• Host and engage in activities with the residents daily.

• Risk Management and General Safety

• Partner with community team to ensure the community is in compliance with national/provincial regulations pertaining to occupational health and safety requirements, promoting Risk Management programs and policies, and adhering to safety rules and regulations.
• Practice safety procedures at all times including PPE, fire extinguishers, SDS, and Lockout Tagout procedures.
• Report all accidents/incidents immediately.
• Report all unsafe and hazardous conditions/equipment immediately.
• Ensure any cords, carts, equipment, and other hazards are always kept out of the way, not blocking exits, and in compliance with fire codes.
• Understand and practice the proper method of attending to and disposing of blood borne pathogens, bodily fluids, infectious waste, sharp sticks, and hazardous materials.
• Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, sharp sticks, and hazardous chemicals immediately.
• Ensure oxygen tanks are stored safely, exchanged when empty and monitored to make sure liters of oxygen are at prescribed levels.

• Housekeeping and Laundry Services

• Maintain and clean resident’s room as assigned including making beds, emptying trash, putting clothes away appropriately, spot sweeping, and mopping as needed.
• Wash resident’s laundry as noted in the ISP and as needed.
• Wash and fold dining room linens and napkins.
• Complete assigned housekeeping tasks.
• Maintain common areas in a clean and tidy manner at all times.

• Dining Service

• Serve meals in the dining room and work in the dining room as assigned.
• Promote and ensure a pleasant dining experience during all meals.
• Assist with dining room set up and clean up as assigned.
• Participate in pre-meal meetings.
• Follow residents’ diets as indicated on ISP and Confidential Diet Board/Chart.
• Observe, note, and document in daily log any resident changes in dining habits.
• Respond to the dining needs of the residents and guests while maintaining Sunrise hospitality and service standards.
• Provide room service delivery as needed.
• Practice safe food handling in compliance with universal care precautions at all times.

• Reminiscence Neighborhood Care Manager Responsibilities

• IEA residents in life skills and other life enriching activities as indicated on ISP and demographic profile.
• IEA residents to attend the afternoon social.
• Incorporate the concept of “Creating Pleasant Days” into the resident’s daily routine.
• Integrate the individual resident’s life skills into their daily routine.
• Blend a variety of multi-sensory experiences into the resident’s day.
• Participate in monthly letters home and letter writing with the residents and their families.

• Training and Team Contribution

• Participate as a member of a team and commit to working toward team goals.
• Demonstrate our Team Member Credo in daily interactions.
• Commit to serving residents and guests through our Principles of Service.
• Contribute to engagement programs and processes including participation in engagement surveys and improvement planning.
• Attend regular meetings and training as directed by supervision.
• Comply with infection control techniques and safety policies.
• Maintain required training to meet Sunrise standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Core Competencies

• Ability to react and remain calm in difficult situations
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills

• Experience and Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED accepted and may be required per state/provincial regulations
• CPR/First Aid as required by regulations
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Previous experience working with seniors preferred
• Desire to serve and care for seniors
• Ability to make choices and act in the resident’s best interest
• Drivers may be required to sign a Driver job description for safety and regulatory compliance

About Sunrise
Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact? You will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise. We offer support, benefits, and growth opportunities to help you reach your goals – at work and in your life.

Pre-employment Requirements
Sunrise considers health and safety a high priority. Employment is conditioned on passing a drug test, tuberculosis testing, physical evaluation, and compliance with vaccination requirements as mandated by law.

Seniority level
Entry level

Employment type
Part-time

Job function
Other

Industries
Hospitals and Health Care

Level of effort is typical for an entry-level caregiver role at Sunrise Senior Living, Oceanside, CA.