Memory Care Caregiver

Job description

Starling at San Jose POSITION SUMMARY: Caregiver's role includes providing hands on care, physical and emotional support to each resident while maintaining a safe and comfortable home like environment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. - Responsible for a designated group of residents during the shift; knows where their residents are and physically checks on each assigned resident as assigned. - Observes, reports and documents symptoms and conditions of residents for changes in condition such as skin, behavior, alertness, weight, dietary and participation in activities. - Responds to security system and resident call bells promptly. - Notifies supervisor and/or Director of Nursing if a resident has increased care needs. - Assists with continence management and disposes of all continence products properly to ensure sanitation of resident suite and community restrooms. - Serves and collects food trays and assists as needed; reports refusal of meals or loss of appetite. - Maintains cleanliness of resident’s room and work are...