AL Care Associate at Luxury Senior Living Community (PM Shift)

About The Vered

The Vered is a modern senior living community in Encino, California, dedicated to providing an elevated living experience centered on exceptional service, genuine hospitality, and meaningful connections.

Our team is committed to creating a welcoming environment where residents feel at home, valued, and well cared for every day. We believe the smallest details can make a lasting difference, and we look for team members who take pride in their work, support one another, and share our commitment to delivering an exceptional resident experience.

At The Vered, we value teamwork, professionalism, and a hospitality-first approach - and we believe in recognizing and developing team members who consistently demonstrate these values.

About the Location

Located on Ventura Boulevard in the heart of Encino, The Vered offers a modern and welcoming senior living environment in one of the San Fernando Valley’s most desirable neighborhoods. Conveniently located near Sherman Oaks and major freeways, the community is thoughtfully designed to provide residents with comfort, connection, and an elevated living experience.

Position Summary

The Assisted Living Care Associate provides compassionate, personalized support to residents while promoting independence, dignity, comfort, and overall well-being. This position assists residents with their daily needs in accordance with individualized service plans while creating meaningful relationships built on trust, respect, and genuine care.

The ideal candidate is attentive, dependable, and passionate about working with older adults while providing an exceptional level of service in a warm and welcoming environment.

Essential Job Duties

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, incontinence care, transferring, and mobility in accordance with individualized service plans.
• Encourage residents to maintain their independence by providing the appropriate level of assistance and support based on individual needs and abilities.
• Observe residents and promptly report changes in physical, emotional, behavioral, or social condition to the appropriate nursing team member.
• Complete required resident documentation accurately and in accordance with community policies and procedures.
• Respond promptly to resident pendants, call lights, and pull cords while providing attentive, respectful, and courteous service.
• Conduct routine rounds to support resident safety, comfort, and overall well-being.
• Assist with dining services as needed, including serving meals, cutting food, providing encouragement and cueing, and assisting residents with eating when appropriate.
• Support life enrichment programs by encouraging participation, assisting residents to and from activities, and helping with community, family, and social events.
• Assist with light housekeeping and laundry tasks, including bed making, resident laundry, linens, and maintaining clean and comfortable resident apartments and common areas.
• Follow established infection prevention and control practices, including proper hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment, cleaning and disinfection, respiratory hygiene, and appropriate waste disposal.
• Monitor resident surroundings and promptly address or report potential health or safety concerns.
• Assist in welcoming and supporting new residents as they transition into the community.
• Participate in resident service plan meetings as requested.
• Provide appropriate emergency assistance within the scope of the position and according to community procedures.
• Anticipate resident needs whenever possible and contribute to a positive, hospitality-focused resident experience.
• Work collaboratively with nursing, care, dining, life enrichment, and other community team members to ensure resident needs are addressed thoroughly and in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support residents and the overall operation of the community.

Requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in assisted living, senior living, caregiving, healthcare, hospitality, or a related environment preferred.
• Compassionate and respectful approach to working with older adults.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow individualized resident service plans and established community procedures.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Dependable, professional, and attentive to resident needs.
• Must maintain a flexible schedule based on community needs, including availability to work weekends and holidays as required.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds and assist residents with mobility and transfers as required.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Ability to frequently bend, reach, stoop, twist, push, and pull while assisting residents and completing assigned duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, and team members.
• Must be able to safely perform the physical responsibilities associated with providing direct resident care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Vered is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, and we prohibit harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including but not to limited, respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Completing an application does not guarantee that you will be offered a position. We review all applications and strive to hire the candidates who are the most qualified to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.