57 Healthcare Support jobs in Fountain Valley

Norwalk Retirement Villa is looking to hire a Caregiver ! Come join our amazing team!

Our Mission:

Our mission is to enhance the lives of our senior residents by providing exceptional care, engaging programs, and promoting their physical and mental health. We strive to create a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment that feels like family for the individuals we serve and employ.

We would love to hear from you if you can answer YES to the below questions.

• Are you a team player?
• Can you be committed to our mission?
• Do you have a passion for senior care?

• A talented and motivated group that shares a passion for senior care
• Outstanding leadership support
• Culture of creating a safe, comfortable, and inclusive work environment

• Reporting to the Wellness Director, the Caregiver is responsible for providing direct care and medication assistance to the residents in a manner that meets or exceeds Community expectations.

• Provide assistance (or reminders) with activities of daily living, including grooming, oral hygiene, bath/shower, hair cleaning and brushing, and transferring to and from activities and meals, as needed.
• Lift and/or transfer residents as needed.

• This position prefers a high school diploma or equivalent certificate and a competent history in a similar facility.
• May need to possess current CPR

• Must possess valid First Aid Certifications and, according to state regulations
• Speak read and understand English fluently.

• Ability to push, pull, and lift residents and support their physical needs constantly.
• Ability to spend prolonged periods of time standing.

• Experience working in Assisted Living

• Dental Plan

• Vision Plan
• Health Insurance

• Critical Illness and

• Accident Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

• Health and Dependent Day Care Flexible Spending (FSAs)
• Paid Vacation, Sick, Holiday, Bereavement Leave

• Tuition reimbursement
• Team Member Referral Program
• Spot Pet Insurance – up to 20% discount for employees

Costa Mesa Senior Living South Coast is looking to hire a Caregiver ! Come join our amazing team!

Our Mission:

Our mission is to enhance the lives of our senior residents by providing exceptional care, Sengaging programs, and promoting their physical and mental health. We strive to create a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment that feels like family for the individuals we serve and employ.

We would love to hear from you if you can answer YES to the below questions.

· Are you a team player?

· Can you be committed to our mission?

· Do you have a passion for senior care?

About our team:

· A talented and motivated group that shares a passion for senior care

· Outstanding leadership support

· Culture of creating a safe, comfortable, and inclusive work environment

What you will do:

· Reporting to the Wellness Director, the Caregiver is responsible for providing direct care and medication assistance to the residents in a manner that meets or exceeds Community expectations.

· Provide assistance (or reminders) with activities of daily living, including grooming, oral hygiene, bath/shower, hair cleaning and brushing, and transferring to and from activities and meals, as needed.

· Lift and/or transfer residents as needed.

Must haves :

• Must be 18+ years old

• Ability to push, pull, and lift residents and support their physical needs constantly.
• Ability to spend prolonged periods of time standing.

• Dental Plan

• Vision Plan
• Health Insurance

• Critical Illness and

• Accident Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

• Health and Dependent Day Care Flexible Spending (FSAs)
• Paid Vacation, Sick, Holiday, Bereavement Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Team Member Referral Program
• Spot Pet Insurance – up to 20% discount for employees

Position Summary The primary purpose of your job position is to provide each of your assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident's assessment and care plan, and as may be directed by your supervisors.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesUse the wristband or photo card file to identify residents before administering treatments, serving meals, etc., as necessary.Use only authorized abbreviations established by this facility when recording information.Report all changes in the resident's condition to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse as soon as practical.Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc., in an informative, descriptive manner.Report all accidents and incidents you observe on the shift that they occur.Agree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility's information system.Perform only those nursing care procedures that you have been trained to do.Ensure that the resident's room is ready for receiving the resident (i.e., bed made, name tags up, admission kit available, etc.).Greet residents and escort them to their room.Introduce resident to his/her roommate, if any, and other residents and personnel as appropriate.Make resident comfortable.Inventory and mark the resident's personal possessions as instructed.Store resident's clothing.Assist residents with packing their personal possessions when they are being transferred to a new room, or when being discharged.Transport residents to new rooms or to the receiving area.Assist with loading/unloading residents' to/from vehicles as necessary.Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift.Meet with your shift's nursing personnel, on a regularly scheduled basis, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services.Report all complaints and grievances made by the resident.Participate in and receive the nursing report as instructed.Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids.Make beds as instructed.Put extra covers on beds as requested.Measure and record temperatures, pulses, and respirations (TPRs) of residents, as instructed. Weigh and measure residents as instructed.Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently.Answer resident calls promptly.Check residents routinely to ensure that their personal care needs are being met.Assist residents with identifying food arrangements (i.e., informing resident with sight problem of foods that are on his/her tray, where it is located, if it is hot/cold, etc.).Record the resident's food/fluid intake. Report changes in the resident's eating habits to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse.Keep residents' water pitchers clean and filled with fresh water (on each shift), and within easy reach of the resident.Perform after meal care (i.e., remove trays, clean resident's hands, face, clothing, etc.).Participate in and receive the nursing report upon reporting for duty.Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures, and as instructed by your supervisors.Follow work assignments, and/or work schedules in completing and performing your assigned tasks.Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other facility personnel to ensure that nursing services can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents.Notify the facility when you will be late or absent from work.Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility's policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents.Assist residents with daily functions (dental and mouth care, bath functions, combing of hair, dressing and undressing as necessary).Keep residents dry (change gown, clothing and linens, when it becomes wet or soiled).Assist residents in preparing for medical tests (i.e., lab work, x-ray, therapy, dental, etc.).Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.Perform restorative and rehabilitative procedures as instructed.Assist in preparing the resident for a physical examination.Check each resident routinely to ensure that his/her personal care needs are being met in accordance with his/her wishes.Observe and report the presence of pressure areas and skin breakdowns to prevent decubitus ulcers (bedsores).Report injuries of an unknown source, including skin tears.Observe disoriented and comatose residents. Record and report data as instructedPerform special treatments as instructed.Immediately notify the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse of any resident leaving/missing from the facility.Use only the equipment you have been trained to use.Report defective equipment to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge NurseMaintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.Report all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property.Honor the resident's refusal of treatment request. Report such requests to your supervisor.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Education & ExperienceMust possess, as a minimum, an 10th grade educationMust be a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with laws of the state.CPR Preferred

Salary: $19.00 - $20 / per hour

The Personal Care Assistant provides assistance with activities of daily living and certain "hands on" care such as personal hygiene care, toileting and elimination of waste, assistance with reminders to take medications, transfers, and ambulation. The Personal Care Assistant also provides certain companion tasks such as: accompanying client to appointments, tasks related to the maintenance of a healthy and stable living environment for the client, personal laundry, light housekeeping, and other similar activities of daily living. The provision of "hands on" care as described above is contingent upon licensing requirements within the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Assists patient with personal care activities including bathing, oral hygiene, preparation and feeding of meals, dressing and undressing, ambulation, and other activities as needed

• Performs duties as assigned in an accurate and timely manner

• Maintains confidentiality of all clients' information according to HIPAA standards

• Safeguards the client/patient by observing appropriate infection control procedures including but not limited to universal precautions

• Notifies the office of any abnormal findings or conditions

• Adheres to the standards, policies, procedures of the Company

• Arrives at the Client's home on time and leaves when shift schedule is complete

• Represents the Company with a positive image at all times

• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in meeting the needs of all clients

• Effectively communicates with the office staff, including availability to work

• Adheres to time and attendance policies

• Provides requirements-related information (Annual PPD, In-services, etc.) in a timely fashion; follows all other compliance standards at all times

• Performs other Personal Care Assistant duties as assigned/necessary

Requirements:

• One (1) year of Personal Care Assistant experience within the last three (3) years of providing "hands-on" personal care.

• Ability to carry out tasks in a professional manner and adhere to policies regarding professionalism and boundaries.

• Must demonstrate a compassionate nature and possess strong people skills.

• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language may be required

• Computer proficiency required

Maxim Benefits:

Health and Wellness Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical) and Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program

Retirement and Financial Security: Health Savings Account, 401(k), Short Term Disability, Voluntary Group Life Insurance and Supplemental Accidental Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Home and Auto Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance and Legal Benefits

Lifestyle Benefits: Paid Time Off, Employee Discount Program, Transportation Benefits and College Partnership Program

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Maxim Healthcare

Maxim Healthcare has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed.

Maxim Healthcare, Inc. ("Maxim") is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.