Caregiver/Med Tech

Silver Oaks Memory Care located in Menlo Park, CA is a 40 unit facility! Silver Oaks Memory Care (silveroaksmc.com)

Full-Time (willing to train) Hiring for: AM Caregiver/ Med Tech 6:00am-2:30pm. AM Caregiver 6:00am-2:00pm. NOC Med Tech 10:00pm-6:30am. Rotation Schedule 4 days on, 2 days off.

Pay Rate: Caregivers: $18.00 and Med Techs: $19.00 Hourly, willing (benefits Below)

BENEFITS:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefit Options
• 401(k)
• Holiday Pay
• We run a 4 - 2 rotating schedule (meaning you work 4 days and have 2 days off perpetually, and this will make your 2 days off will rotate by 1 day each week i.e. week 1 Sun Mon off, week 2 Sat Sun off, week 3 Fri Sat off).

Caregivers and Med-Techs will be required to assist residents with daily living needs, with more details about positions below.

We are growing with many opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

First Aid/CPR (Preferred)

US work authorization (Required)

Our caregivers and med-tech's build meaningful relationships with the seniors and their families and will be part of a team that strives to care for and support their residents the same way they would care for their own loved ones.

We are looking for people who want to join our growing team and help enrich the lives of our seniors.

JOB SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To assist with light housekeeping in the Resident’s rooms, bathrooms as well as community common areas.
• Assisting residents with everyday grooming, hygiene, bathing, helping in & out of bed.
• Assist residents who have been incontinent of both bowel & bladder, including making sure they are clean & placing them in fresh clothing, as well as washing the soiled garments immediately, & cleaning the surrounding area(s).
• Answer community business phones.
• Intervening in unsafe or inadequate care and reporting same to Care Coordinator or Supervisor on-duty. As well as watching and reporting evidence of elder abuse, mistreatment, or neglect as outlined in Personnel Policies.
• You will be required to keep records and chart on all residents who have been provided care.
• Provide safe transfers, positioning and turning of Residents using effective body mechanics.
• Observes and reports resident physical and emotional condition changes to the Care Coordinator.
• Demonstrating good practice of infectious control.
• Supporting Resident’s Rights by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of Residents.
• Be available to answer questions by family members.

Med-Techs will also be responsible for the following:

• Assist Residents with the self-administration of medications under the Care Coordinator’s supervision.
• Ensuring adequate supply of Residents medications is maintained as well as their proper storage, and disposal.
• Observing and monitoring each Resident for potential adverse reactions to medications/and/or signs/symptoms which may indicate time for a change in medication regimen.
• Acting as shift manager on weekends and after hours.

OUR REQUIREMENTS:

• Due to our Licensing, we are required to have a clear LiveScan clean of convictions or active arrests for all of our employees in order to be hired.

The LiveScan is required when applicants are candidates for positions that place them in a position of trust for some of California’s most vulnerable citizens, including elderly and dependent adults and children, it is vital for the licensing authority to be aware of convictions or active arrests to avoid exposing clients in care to unnecessary harm.

We will pay for this and help you set up the appointment.

If you have had a LiveScan in the past 2 years please let us know.

• Must have a TB test and we ask that you get a flu shot.

Good physical health shall be verified by a health screening performed by a physician not more than (6) months prior to or (7) days after employment. This certification must verify that the Caregiver has no communicable diseases, open lesions, or any other health problem, which could interfere with the individual’s job performance

• Must have current Adult First Aid card at the time of employment and maintain throughout the length of employment.
• Candidate must be at least 18 years of age. Shall have a high school diploma or equivalent. Able to read, write, understand and communicate in English
• Possesses clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive and energetic attitude.
• Professional in appearance and conduct.
• The Caregiver understands that CALSON MANAGEMENT operates as a Drug-Free Workplace per policies set forth in the Company Handbook.
• Must have dependable transportation and be able to work varying hours as needed, nights, holidays, and weekends.
• This job may require the employee to lift in excess of 25 pounds on occasion, which is a qualification for this position. It may also require the mandatory use of a gait belt and the wearing of a back brace for more difficult residents.
• You will be expected to report to work on time or give the Care Coordinator or Administrator adequate notice if you are unable to show for work: at least four (4) hours’ notice.
• Participate in mandatory on-going education and in-service training.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Morning shift
• Overnight shift
• Rotating weekends

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
• Memory care: 1 year (Preferred)
• med tech: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person