What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver Lead position at Front Porch?
Vista Del Monte
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.
Full job description
If you're looking for a career that provides more than competitive salaries and wages, and more than great benefits, then consider an opportunity with Vista Del Monte. You'll work for a company that recognizes it cannot meet its customers' needs without first meeting the needs of its employees.
Under the direction of the Director of Resident Services/Charge Nurse or designee, the Lead 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
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.
- Receives reports from supervisor/Charge Nurse at each station as to any special needs of residents and report to Caregivers any special needs of their assigned residents.
- Ensures all special needs of the residents are met.
- Medication Management.
- Assists residents with bathing, dressing and personal hygiene or other caregiving tasks as assigned.
- Makes last rounds with each Caregiver to ensure residents are left clean, dry, and comfortable, with call light and water within reach.
- Cover call lights and assist Caregivers as needed with resident care.
- Maintains log with all vital information.
- Observes and reports signs and symptoms of changes in condition.
- Reports to Supervisor regularly regarding the resident's condition.
- Maintains all documentation as required by Federal and State regulations and Company policy.
- 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.
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.
- Medication Management.
If you would like to join our team, we want to meet you! Please apply online, using the link below through our career website, or in person at the Vista Del Monte Administration Office at 3775 Modoc Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. The office is open Monday through Sunday from 8:30 am - 5 pm.
Learn more about Vista Del Monte and Front Porch here: http://www.frontporch.net/
***ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE OR APPLY IN PERSON TO BE CONSIDERED.
Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background clearance.
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.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
Salary : $22 - $25
