Job Description

Are you looking for a team that takes on challenges with a positive attitude and a sense of humor? Do you enjoy caring for the elderly and helping them live their best lives? Do you want to start a career in health care? Our team, VitaCare Living of Hayward, is looking for a Care Specialist, and we think you might be the one! If you want to find out, we would love for you to start the application process. We look forward to meeting you! Responsibilities: • Take care of light housekeeping tasks including but not limited to vacuuming, bed making, laundry, etc. • Assist patients in completing personal hygiene tasks like bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, shaving, etc. • Administer Medications: Dispense medications as directed, maintaining an annual error rate of no more than one mistake • Resident Response:  Attend to any and all resident call lights within 10 minutes to ensure responsive and attentive care • Light Housekeeping:  Perform regular light housekeeping in resident rooms at least once weekly to promote a clean and comfortable living space • Service Charting:  Accurately document all services provided without missing tasks, ensuring compliance with company standards • Assistance with ADLs:  Support residents in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) according to each individual’s Client Service Plan, with a zero-tolerance policy for missed tasks • Administer basic medical tasks like taking vital signs, measuring glucose levels, replacing bandages and dressings, and ensuring the proper use of medical devices • Maintain psychological and emotional support for patients and family members - provide quality companionship Qualifications: • Physical requirements include being able to lift up to 100 lbs, may be required to stoop, bend, reach, and transfer patients up to 250 lbs as needed • Empathetic, compassionate, and kind personality with excellent organization and communication skills are desired • A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required - some college is an asset Attributes: • Owns Their Work:  Demonstrates accountability, ownership of outcomes, and proactively removes obstacles. • Resourcefulness:  Finds effective solutions even with limited resources and independently seeks knowledge. • Passion for Purpose (Big Why):  Possesses a strong, genuine dedication to serving and caring for vulnerable adults. • Commitment to Growth:  Actively pursues self-improvement and team betterment each day. • Humility:  Embraces a solutions-focused attitude, welcoming feedback, and putting egos aside for the best outcome. • Reliability: Shows up on time, prepared, and ready to deliver dependable support. • Gratitude: Maintains a positive outlook, seeking and appreciating the good in all situations. Qualifications: • Compassionate, kind, and empathetic personality is essential, with superb organization and communication skills • Ability to work every other weekend • CBRF Certifications or willingness to obtain them during employment About Company: About VitaCare Living Hayward I & Hayward II: We believe in living with a purpose outside of ourselves. VitaCare Living is a collection of communities full of people with purpose. Our residents wake up each day with another opportunity to grow and improve the world around them. Our staff work each day with people they care deeply for and have careers full of opportunity. VitaCare Living is an established Assisted Living and Memory Care provider with a mission to Add LIFE to the Years of our Residents and Staff. With 17 locations across two states, we care for over 300 residents in smaller, home-like settings that prioritize community, dignity, and purpose.

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