On Call Caregiver

The Caregiver @ The Kensington meet community residents’ needs by helping with activities of daily living. Responsible for the delivery of quality care by encouraging independence and ensuring each resident’s physical, social, cultural, and

intellectual well-being.

This is an ON CALL position, Friday-Monday, 6am-2pm OR 10pm-6am.

Pay range: $21-22/hr

What will I do every day?

Monitor residents’ well-being in a general way and report any changes in condition to the appropriate associate/department immediately

Assist residents with simple requests as needed or find appropriate associate to assist

Learn resident preferences for opportunities to provide exemplary customer service, exceed resident expectations and enhance resident satisfaction

Supervise or assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, meals, ambulation and other activities of daily living

Provide companionship and develop strong resident relations

Respond to emergencies according to policies and procedures

Help residents with assistive devices (walkers, wheelchairs, hearing aids, etc.)

Encourage self-care of residents

Document care provided to residents consistent with documentation standards

Provide input to the Care Services Director and/or the Resident Care Coordinator/Dementia

Care Coordinator to assure that resident individual service plans are current

Review24 Hour Report and care check lists regularly

Maintain resident confidentiality and privacy

Practice standard precautions, infection control, and safe work practices

Observe and monitor residents to provide or assist with documentation regarding resident status

Cover the Customer Service desk in the Care Services lobby, if necessary

Answer telephone according to company policy and standards

Support, lead and participate in resident-centered wellness programs

Resolve resident questions according to set policies and procedures

Greet and direct family members, potential residents, prospects and other individuals to the appropriate staff contacts in the community

Assist and participate in community special events and marketing events

Assist residents in meeting their social needs through interaction with staff, family and other residents including encouraging and reminding residents of wellness programming

Assist in the general upkeep of the community common areas

Maintain upkeep of residents’ rooms (e.g., making bed, taking out trash, washing dishes)

Assist with resident laundry as assigned

Support open and honest communication with and between all associates

Work as part of the team within your department and across the community

Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and name tag when working

Look for ways to reduce costs and create efficiencies on a daily basis

Ensure regulatory compliance and report any issues or concerns immediately to supervisor

Support continuous improvement

Adhere to all regulations, laws and company standards, including the Associate Handbook

Understand and support the community sales process

Perform other related duties as required

What will I need to be successful in this role?

Bring a smile to work every day

Be a great team player

High school education or GED equivalent preferred

Nursing assistant course recommended

Special Requirements/Certifications I may need?

First Aid certification and CPR, if required

Must meet State training requirements and/or certifications

Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) is desirable

Basic competency in the use of multiple forms of technology, including: Microsoft Office applications, internet-based and custom applications

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed

What’s in it for me? (Great Question!)

Competitive pay

A free meal per shift

Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only)

Matching 401k (Full-time only)

Paid Time Off

Rewards and Bonus Opportunities

Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities

What do we do?

We create a great place to live for our residents and a great place to work for our associates. Kisco Senior Living has been a dynamic, award-winning leader in the senior living industry for over 30 years.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfying our pre-employment process, which includes successfully passing a drug screen, a job specific-related physical, a TB test, and a background check. If selected for employment, the company will cover the cost of these pre-hire requirements

*Kisco Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer