Sequoia Living

Nonprofit senior housing and aging services

Nursing Assistant On Call Casual

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 12

Full-timeGreenbrae, Kentfield, CA, USA$22.85 - $26.84 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Current CPR and First Aid certifications are preferred, or the employee must be able to obtain them within 60 days of hire.
A California RCFE Medication Technician certification is required to perform Med Tech duties.
Experience working with the geriatric population and persons with cognitive deficits is highly preferred.
Must be available to work weekends on an on-call basis.

Responsibilities

Take and record vital signs and resident conditions, including weight, height, and skin condition.
Assist with listing clothing and valuables, making introductions, and supporting admissions and discharges.
Assist residents with hygiene and grooming, including bathing, hair care, oral hygiene, and skin care.
Perform perineal care.
Assist residents with feeding and chart food and fluid intake.
Change bed linens and care for personal laundry.
Help residents maintain a clutter-free, safe, and sanitary environment in their apartments.
Maintain basic reports and daily activities of daily living charts, and report to licensed personnel before shift change.
Help residents communicate and coordinate with the clinical team to arrange provider visits and referrals as needed.
Escort residents to and from appointments or trips as needed.
Lift, transfer, and ambulate residents using proper lifting and resident-safety techniques.
Immediately report sudden changes in residents' conditions to licensed staff.
Assist the Life Enrichment Department as assigned.
Complete mandatory online training.
May handle and administer medications in accordance with Sequoia Living policies and procedures.
Count controlled substances with another medication technician or nurse at the beginning and end of the shift.
Ensure controlled substances remain under double lock.
Perform other assigned work.

Desired Qualifications

Interpersonal skills, tact, courtesy, patience, and understanding when working with residents, including under challenging conditions.
Ability to work in a varied, fast-paced environment.

Description

We are hiring an On Call Nursing Assistant who is available on the weekends and is responsible for performing a variety of duties related to carrying out resident activities of daily living. If you enjoy partnering with people and are excited about the opportunity to make a difference every day, then this might be for you!  

What You Will Do:

Takes and records vital signs and conditions such as weight, height and skin condition.
Assists with details such as listing clothing and valuables, making introductions and helping with admissions and discharges.
Assists residents in hygiene and grooming including baths, hair care, oral hygiene and skin care.
Performs perineal care.
Assists residents with feeding. Charts intake of food and fluids.
Changes bed linens; cares for personal laundry.
Assists residents in maintaining a clutter free, safe, and sanitary environment in the resident's apartment.
Maintains a variety of basic reports and charts residents' ADL daily; gives reports to licensed personnel prior to shift change.
May assist residents in communicating and coordinating with the clinical team to arrange for provider visits and referrals, as necessary.
Escorts patients to and from appointments or trips as needed.
Lifts, transfers and ambulates patients by using proper lifting and resident safety techniques.
Reports all sudden changes to licensed staff immediately.
Assists Life Enrichment Department as assigned.
Completes mandatory online training.
May handle and administer medications, ensuring compliance with Sequoia Living policies and procedures.
Counts controlled substances with another Med Tech or Nurse at the beginning and end of the shift.
Ensures controlled substances are kept under double lock at all times.
Performs other work as assigned.

Why Work Here:

$22.85 - $26.84/hr
Employer-paid medical, dental & vision, 18 days PTO + 8 holidays, 403(b) with employer contribution, tuition assistance, referral bonuses, employee discounts, and growth opportunities.

Who You Are:

You enjoy working with people and have exceptional interpersonal skills. You can use tact and courtesy in dealing with residents under sometimes trying conditions. You can show patience and understanding. You enjoy variety in your day and enjoy a fast-paced environment.
High school diploma or equivalent. Must have current preferred CPR and First Aid certifications or be able to obtain within 60 days from date of hire. CA RCFE Medication Technician certification required to perform Med Tech duties. Experience working with the geriatric population and persons with cognitive deficits is highly preferred.

Who We Are: Founded in 1958, Sequoia Living is a Bay Area-based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing older adults with stimulating, joyful living environments and services that support and enrich their lives. Throughout our six decades as a nonprofit serving Bay Area seniors, we’ve learned the importance of connection and collaboration when it comes to providing resources for healthy aging. From our continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) to safe affordable housing, engaging senior centers, and a purpose-filled volunteer program, we provide friendly environments where people can explore and discover what it means to grow stronger, wiser, and more joyful.

Sequoia Living is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Compensation: 22.85 to 26.84 (Hourly)

About the Company

Sequoia Living

Nonprofit senior housing and aging services

Sequoia Living runs senior housing and community programs for older adults across the San Francisco Bay Area, including people with different incomes and care needs. Its Life Plan Communities combine independent homes with access to assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing as residents need more support. Beyond residential care, it operates affordable housing and senior centers, while intergenerational programs connect older adults with younger people through shared activities. Senior Services for Northern California, its philanthropic organization, raises and manages donations to support these programs and residents. Founded in 1958, Sequoia Living is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: San Francisco, CA
Founded: 1958

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