Job description

Caregiver- Salida, California

Compensation: $15 - $16 per hour

Overview: Nexus HR is looking for Caregiver, for a reputable client in the Salida, California area. The ideal should be have at least 1 year experience as a caregiver and an active CPR license

About the job:

The job is for a client and it is located in Salida, California. The caregiver aids people with activities of daily living, such as washing and grooming, meal planning and preparation, and assistance with medication administration. In general, caregivers assist the elderly, those recuperating from surgery, those with disabilities, and veterans. In-home care or care provided in a facility are also options.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with activities of daily living including assisting with resident self-administration of medications assigned, following facility protocol, licensing regulations and guidelines for both resident and employee safety.
• Provide safe transfers, positioning and turning of clients using effective body mechanics.
• Assist in culinary service as needed.
• Respond effectively to resident behavior. Use supportive communication in resident interactions including effective communication skills with residents who have sensory deficits.
• Maintain a safe environment by keeping the community safe, clean and comfortable; recognize environmental safety hazards, understand the methods to prevent on-the-job accidents and injuries.
• Demonstrate good practice of infection control principles by understanding the infectious process and modes of disease transmission, and by using appropriate hand washing techniques.
• Provide assistance with elimination needs of residence by; providing care of the incontinent resident; reinforcing bowel and bladder training; assisting residents with toileting, including the use of urinals, commodes and toilet seat extensions.
• Observe and report resident physical and emotional condition changes, using appropriate terminology.
• Promote open communications between healthcare professionals, families, residents, and staff.
• Good attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience as a Caregiver
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• Ability to relate positively and communicate appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other employees
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English as a minimum level to be understood by supervisors, co-workers, and residents
• Must follow safety guidelines, including proper lifting techniques and universal precautions when providing care to the residents
• Possess sufficient computer skills to be able to print documents and enter information into resident records as needed
• Able to work in Salida, CA
• Authorized to work in the US

Benefits:

• Dental
• Vision
• Medical
• 401k
• Paid Leave
• Others

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Work Location: In person

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