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CAREGIVER
Lantern Crest Senior Living, Santee's premier Independent Living, assisted living and memory care community for seniors, is looking for a caregiver to add to its Resident Services Team. Our ideal candidate has a "can do!" customer service attitude and flexible work hours.
Part Time - All Shifts available
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Provide socialization, conversation and emotional reassurance to the Resident.
Encourage and participate in reading, appropriate games, and other activities to promote well being and stimulate the mind and the sprit.
Encourage, monitor and assist with meals.
Encourage mild exercise program that is safe and within Resident's ability.
Supervise the safety of the Resident while he/she is toileting, bathing and dressing.
Assist with ambulation when the Resident is able to assist with the process. Caregivers may assist residents with the use of adaptive equipment for ambulation such as walkers. Canes or wheelchairs once the resident has been trained on the use of the equipment and released from the care of the prescribing health care professional.
Assist with nail care, limited to soaking and cleaning nails. Caregivers may not trim or clip nails.
Perform light housekeeping duties.
Some pet care.
Report any concerns to supervisor.
Hands-on assistance with Activates of Daily Living (ADL) such as: grooming, bathing, dressing and toileting.
Assist with shaving, only with the use of an electric shaver.
Assist with feeding providing the resident can still independently swallow and be positioned upright.
Assist with general skin care when skin is unbroken and when any chronic skin problems are not active. Skin care should be preventive rather than therapeutic in nature. Caregivers may apply non-medicated lotions and solutions that do not require a physician's prescription.
Assist with pivot transfers (bed to chair, chair to bed, chair to commode, and wheel-chair to car) only when the resident has sufficient balance and strength to reliably stand, pivot and assist with the transfer. Adaptive and safety equipment may be used in transfers, provided the resident and caregiver are fully trained in the use of equipment and can direct the transfer. Caregivers can assist with the use of gait belts and transfer devices with the proper training and demonstrated competency.
Empty or change external urinary bags.
Assist with resident directed non-invasive (non-inserted) care only when there is no need for skilled skin care or for observation or reporting to a nurse.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.
Education: High school education or equivalent.
Reasoning Skills: Ability to make independent decisions with work without supervision.
Oral/Written Communication Skills: Ability to interact tactfully with residents and family members, staff and general public. Ability to make decisions in stressful situation. Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing. Ability to make warm, positive connections with residents, families, vendors and team members is a must.
Equipment Used: iPad and radios.
Physical Effort: Be mobile and able to perform physical requirements of the job. Good physical health verified by a health screening, including a chest x-ray or an intradermal test result not more than 6 months prior or seven (7) days after employment.
Personal Characteristics: Possesses good character and displays high degree of personal integrity. Displays sincere compassion towards cognitively impaired older adults. Demonstrates genuine concern for the physical and emotional needs of older people and their families.
Working Conditions: Well-lighted, air-conditioned health care environment.
Other (As required by Tittle 22): Employee must pass a criminal record clearance prior to beginning work in the community
Lantern Crest offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, 401k to qualifying employees. Competitive Hourly Rate. Employee Meal Program
If you would like to join our Resident Services Team, please apply in person at Lantern Crest Senior Living 400 Lantern Crest Way, Santee CA 92071
No phone calls about this posting please
