Caregiver

Pennant Services; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisteria Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care in Abilene, TX is seeking a Caregiver to support residents with daily living activities, personal hygiene, socialization, cognition and health. You will encourage independence while preserving dignity through compassionate, professional care.

Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma or GED; prior direct care experience and CPR certification. The Pennant Group, Inc.

Qualifications

• Prior direct care experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Current CPR certification preferred.
• Meets age requirements according to facility policy and state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supports residents with activities of daily living including personal hygiene, socialization, cognition and physical health.
• Encourages resident independence and preserves dignity through professional conduct.
• Communicates with residents and team, reporting changes as needed.
• Participates in designated facility in-services and helps new staff learn tasks.

Skills

Caregiving

Patient care

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Wisteria Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care is currently seeking a Caregiver to join our team of dedicated professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of our residents, their families and our community. We are guided by our CAPLICO Core Values:

Customer Second (Employee First!)

Accountability

Passion for Learning

Love One Another

Intelligent Risk Taking

Celebration

Ownership

About the Opportunity

The Caregiver supports residents with activities of daily living including personal hygiene, socialization, cognition, and physical health. Encourages resident independence, supports resident choice and preserves resident dignity through professional conduct and interactions.

Critical Success Factors

• Exhibits a positive customer service attitude as demonstrated by being approachable, friendly, and willing to assist others.
• Displays personal initiative to complete work without constant supervision.
• Demonstrates consistent work attendance as scheduled and addresses work related problems with the proper individuals.
• Communication skills that include careful listening, being sensitive to other people’s thoughts and feelings, giving thoughtful responses, and the timely and accurate reporting to appropriate people.
• Maintains confidentiality of both resident and staff information.
• Must present with a neat, clean appearance.
• Participates in designated facility in‑services. Help new staff learn job tasks and responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior direct care experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Current CPR certification preferred.
• Meets age requirements according to facility policy and state regulations.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.