Caregiver - PM (PT)

Whittier Glen is currently seeking a

Caregiver

to join our team of dedicated professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of our residents, their families and our community. We are guided by our

CAPLICO Core Values :

Celebration

Accountability

Passion for Learning

Love One Another

Intelligent Risk Taking

Customer Second (Employee First!)

Ownership

Position Summary

The Caregiver supports residents with activities of daily living including personal hygiene, socialization, cognition, and physical health. Encourages resident independence, supports resident choice and preserves resident dignity through professional conduct and interactions.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Ensures the CAPLICO Core Values and Code of Conduct are adhered to at all times.
• Ensures compliance with Resident Rights and HIPAA policies at all times.
• Demonstrates teamwork by communicating with other staff, actively working to resolve problems and lending assistance to other community staff.
• Provides residents with assistance for personal needs according to the support / care plan.
• Resident needs may include, but are not limited to : toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, transport, and dining.
• Practices patience, compassion, and empathy in all interactions with residents. Focuses on residents' abilities and provides social / emotional support and encourages the resident to be as independent as possible.
• Promotes improved quality of life for residents through person-centered care and daily interactions. This includes prompt response to calls for assistance, sensitivity to resident needs for socialization and for privacy, providing direct assistance to participate in activities, and providing appointment reminders.
• Interacts and communicates with residents and family members respectfully. Refers family members to nurse or supervisor for service / care concerns.

Education and Experience Requirements

Pay Range :

$17.50 - $18.50 hourly or DOE

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http : / / www.pennantgroup.com.