Provides direct care to clients following an individual service plan. Treats each client with respect and dignity, recognizes individual needs, and encourages independence. Fosters a homelike atmosphere throughout the community. Serves as a resource to other staff members. Will alternate "on call\" with the agency manager and be responsible for providing staffing coverage.Assists clients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring and getting to and from activities and meals according to the individual service plan. Allows and encourages clients to do as much of their own care as possible.Encourages clients to socialize and participate in planned activities or programs and todevelop friendships with other clients.Maintains clients records daily in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy and procedures.Assists clients with medications as defined in medication procedure.Assists with pet care as needed.Provides transportation to doctors appointments and other errands.Maintains clients confidentiality.Communicates effectively with clients, families and collaborative team. Notifies agency manager of any change in clients condition/status.Assists with admission of new clients on BAH services.Assists agency manager with schedule changes in the BAH scheduling system.Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the clients. Performs general housekeeping, following cleaning schedules for client laundry, bedrooms, dining area, living space, bathrooms, kitchen, etc.Follows proper procedures in emergency situations and responds promptly and positively to client requests for assistance, including emergency pull cords, telephone calls, and requests from family and friends.Contacts other care givers to fill vacancies in the schedule.Assumes supervisory role in the absence of the agency manager, including the direction of client care staff problem resolution.Assists staff with training/orientation.Covers BAH cases in the event that care associates cannot be secured to provide services to client(s).Manages on-call/after office hours and weekends business needs as assigned.This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.Voted by Newsweek in 2024 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for DiversityMake Lives Better Including Your Own.If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! Youll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness.Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. Additional benefits offered include, but are not limited to: Early Access to Paycheck with Earned Wage Access for Hourly Associates (outside of CA)Tuition ReimbursementPet InsuranceAdoption Reimbursement BenefitsVariety of Associate DiscountsVeterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.