Description

Avista Senior Living is looking for CAREGIVERS to join our team at our community in Corona, CA

At Avista Senior Living, we offer team members the chance to do the kind of work that is meaningful and makes a difference every day. We are looking for people who live our mission of demonstrating exemplary red carpet service in all we do. The opportunity to grow, challenge yourself, and learn new skills is at your fingertips and we are always interested in talented individuals who desire to bring this innovative thinking to life in our communities.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fun & Uplifting work environment 

Duties

• Under the supervision of the Health Services Director, the Caregiver provides the residents with help meeting all supervisory, personal, and directed level of care, non- medical needs
• Attends to the individual needs of residents, which may include assistance with grooming, bathing, laundry assistance, nutrition service, life enriching activities, or other needs in keeping with each individual’s care requirement
• Maintains the comfort, privacy, and dignity of each resident in the delivery of services
• Interacts with residents in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a caring environment
• Is responsible for promptly reporting to the Health Services Director incidents or evidence of resident abuse or a violation of residents’ rights
• Assists in maintaining a safe, neat, and clean environment
• Observes residents for changes in condition or behavior and promptly reports these changes to the Health Services Director.
• Manages medications for residents requiring assistance and/or medication administration when authorized by a physician and has demonstrated competency with the manager or designee
• Answers all residents’ call bells promptly and courteously, as well as anticipates needs of residents who are incapable of calling for assistance or recognizing the need for assistance
• When necessary, lifts, moves, and transports residents, using proper body mechanics or lifting devices
• Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with the residents, visitors, families, and co-workers
• Participates in activities and functions as directed

Qualifications

Requirements

• Proven experience as a personal care assistant
• Committed to health & safety
• reliable
• Excellent communication and people skills
• A positive and compassionate attitude
• Physical stamina
• CPR certified, finger print card