WellQuest Living Hiring for Caregiver AL at Granite Bay, CA Full Time

The Caregiver is responsible for providing personal assistance and routine daily care and services related to the residents in accordance with the Resident Care Profile, and as may be directed by the Executive Director and Health Services Director in order to enhance the residents’ independence and quality of life. This position is at a WellQuest Living community. In addition, the Caregiver is responsible for assisting residents with recreational activities to help maintain their optimum level of functioning. Reports to: Health Services Director or Journey Care Director or Journey Program Director, as assigned.

Must 18 years of age or older. High school diploma or equivalent.

Obtain Food Handlers Card, if required.

One year experience in a health care environment or equivalent

preferred.

Ability to do simple mathematical calculations.

Ability to work patiently with cognitively impaired individuals

Ability to read, write, and speak English

Ability to follow oral and written directions.

Standard household equipment (dishwasher, iron, vacuum cleaner, washer, dryer). Computer and standard office

equipment.

Must be mobile. Ability to assist cognitively impaired people with activities of daily living. 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 that 6 months prior or seven (7) days after employment.

Possesses good character and displays high degree of personal integrity. Ability to work with others in providing care. Ability to show sincere compassion towards cognitively impaired older adults. Demonstrates genuine concern for the physical and

emotional needs of older people and their families.

Air-conditioned, well-lighted health care environment. In

dementia unit, ability to work in secured area with heavy interaction with a demented population.

Employee must pass a criminal record clearance prior to beginning work in the community. Employee must possess current first aid training. Employee must be at least eighteen (18)

years of age.