Why Kensington Senior Living? Because “We Promise to Care and Love You Just As We Do Our Own Family!” Become part of a community that’s driven by its unique core values: a Love for Seniors, Respect for Each Other, Passion for Excellence, and a Spirit to Serve. Partner with us to find your path, grow your purpose, and expect the unexpected: deeper connections, better opportunities, and a stronger sense of belonging.
Salary: Starting at $28/hr
Schedule: Part Time, Thurs & Fri Overnight 11pm-7am; Rotating Evening 3pm-11pm
Benefits (starting at 32 hrs/week):
- A community where you’re treated like family!
- Competitive salary
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- PTO
- Overtime
- Complimentary meals and uniforms
- Career growth and paid training opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Bonus
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepares and accurately assists residents with the self-administration of prescribed medications to residents in accordance with individual medication care records. Organizes medication carts to help ensure accuracy and efficiency during the med pass.
- Maintains inventory of required medications, monitors expiration dates, and properly stores medications. Follows controlled drug procedures, and ensures proper disposal of expired, contaminated, or excess drugs.
- Assesses medication administration and notifies the Director of Nursing of potential problems with dispensing instructions or potential adverse drug interactions. Assures that all resident medication records are accurate, complete, and all mandatory forms are on file
- Assists in examinations and/or treatment of residents and carries out orders as directed by the Director of Nursing or his/her designee. Notifies the Director of Nursing and the appropriate neighborhood director of changes in the resident’s physical or mental condition.
- Maintains thorough knowledge of emergency procedures and responds to all emergency situations. Performs first aid and/ or CPR, if required.
- Interviews and examines current residents to assess needs, monitors and records resident medical condition and behavioral changes, assists in the formal process to re-assess resident care needs and recommends adjustments to care plans.
- Works cooperatively with residents, residents’ families and representatives, community staff, physicians, consultants, and ancillary service providers. Acts as liaison with the community and residents’ supervising physician.
- Directs neighborhood team members and residents in executing of emergency and disaster procedures during drills and actual events.
- Provides daily report to the Director of Nursing concerning community conditions, resident conditions, and needs for nursing supplies.
- Report any suspicion or evidence of elder abuse, mistreatment or neglect as outlined in Personnel Policies.
Qualifications:
- Licensed as an LVN.
- Minimum of three (3) years in similar position, with retirement living or home-care background preferable.
- Must be able to clearly and proficiently communicate with people of all ages, while maintaining an energetic and positive attitude.
- Must be able to read and write English, and follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings.
- Ability to read, analyzes, and interrupts human service periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
- High school degree required; college degree preferred.
- Be in good health, and physically and mentally capable of performing assigned tasks. Good physical health shall be verified by a health screening performed by a physician not more than (6) months prior to or (7) days after employment.
- Demonstrates freedom from pulmonary tuberculosis by a health screening performed by a physician not more than (6) months prior to or (7) days after employment
- Must be criminally cleared by DOJ and FBI via the Live-Scan process prior to initial presence in the facility.
Job Types: Internship, Part-time, PRN
Pay: From $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Physical setting:
- Long term care
- Nursing home
Standard shift:
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
- Signing bonus
Supplemental schedule:
- Extended hours
- Holidays
- On call
- Overtime
Weekly schedule:
- 5x8
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Sierra Madre, CA 91024: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Memory care: 2 years (Preferred)
- Assisted living: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person