Caregiver/Personal Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Caregiver

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the moment-to-moment care of residents including; general caretaking, medications, social and recreational activities, cleaning, preparing meals, housekeeping, and other tasks as needed to facilitate continued well being of the residents.

REPORTS TO: Administrator

REPONSIBILITIES:

1. Must be able to speak English well.
2. Ability to convey genuine interest and concern for residents in a courteous, understanding, loving and cooperative manner.
3. Adheres to and conveys a philosophy that supports the dignity, privacy, independence, choice, and individuality of residents.
4. Must be able to clean, prepare meals and keep house while maintaining a positive attitude.
5. Regular cleaning of residents' rooms and follow established guidelines set forth by the House Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must speak and understand English well.
2. Enjoys working with the elderly.
3. Dependable.
4. Able to learn basic tasks and follow instructions.
5. Well-groomed and willing to follow dress requirements.
6. Able to interact in a positive manner with residents.
7. Ability to prepare meals.
8. Ability to organize and utilize time appropriately to accomplish assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
9. Good interpersonal skills; ability to work well with others and to function effectively as part of a team.
11. Able to regularly lift up to 30 pounds, to occasionally lift more than 50 pounds, and to spend long periods of time standing.

Staffing Requirements:

• Free of communicable disease
• Able to physically/mentally perform tasks, as verified by a health screening that includes:

TB clearance

• Criminal record clearance
• Current First-Aid certification
• Ability to read, write and understand English
• General understanding of the needs of the elderly
• Willingness to learn

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Must be 18 years of age or older. High school diploma or equivalent GED preferred. Prior housekeeping experience and experience working with the elderly preferred.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.50 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 – 32 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Canyon Country, CA 91387: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person