SunnyView Retirement Community Hiring for Caregiver – Starting at $21/hr – Urgent Hire at Cupertino, CA Full Time

JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Director of Resident Services/Charge Nurse or designee, the 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.

• Provides quality Customer Service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction.
• Follows all established Front Porch Protocols for safety.
• Assists the residents to and from the dining room, and assists in serving meals. Serves trays to residents in their rooms, if necessary, and assists with cutting of food.
• Assists residents with bathing, dressing and personal hygiene.
• Washes resident’s personal laundry as needed. Makes resident’s beds daily.
• Maintains a safe and sanitary environment.
• Maintains log with all vital information.
• Reports to Supervisor regularly regarding the resident’s condition.
• Maintains all documentation as required by Federal and State regulations and Company policy.
• Arrives to work on time, in proper clean uniform, good personal hygiene and with nametag visible.
• 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.
• Attends all mandatory in-service meetings. Complies with all department and facilities policies and procedures.

JOB REQUIREMENTS and QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Current experience and/or training as a nurse’s aide. Experience in long-term care community health, geriatric and/or rehabilitative aide desirable.
• Must be able to speak and understand English in order to follow and assist in emergency situations.
• Basic mathematical skills desirable.
• Must be able to understand, follow, support and initiate policies and procedures of the facility. Must be able to recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Moderate standing, walking, talking, listening, grasping, reaching, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, smelling, pushing and pulling.
• Must be able to wear gloves to guard against exposure to body fluids and cleaning agents.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Exposed to moisture in showers and in other procedures. Potential for exposure to body fluids and cleaning agents. Possible contact with needles and sharp objects.
• Noise level is usually moderate.

Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screen and DOJ 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.
Location: 22445 Cupertino Road, Cupertino, CA 95014

Location: 22445 Cupertino Road, Cupertino, CA 95014

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Night shift

Work Location: One location