Caregiver

Paycom - ATS; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking a Caregiver to provide resident services, including personal care, meal services, and social activities. You will review service plans, assist with medications as allowed, and respond to emergency calls while maintaining a safe environment.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, the ability to work as part of a team, and English reading/writing skills. High school diploma or GED preferred; experience with seniors is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and understand English.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience with seniors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident services per resident Service Plans and as assigned.
• Assist residents with medications as indicated by regulation.
• Respond to emergency calls promptly.
• Maintain infection control procedures.
• Assist with housekeeping and activities; encourage participation.
• Report changes in resident needs or health status according to procedures.

Skills

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Caregiver is responsible for providing resident services, including assistance with personal care, medication reminders, social and recreational activities, meal services, and other tasks as needed to facilitate the continued well-being of the resident. He or she must be sensitive to the needs and desires of each resident and make an attempt to improve and enrich their lives.Primary Duties & Responsibilities:Adheres to and conveys a philosophy that supports the dignity, privacy, independence, choice, and individuality of residents.Reviews resident Service Plans as needed to gain and maintain a familiarity with resident services needs and preferencesReviews the Staff Communication log and corresponding resident Service Notes on a daily basis for information about changes in resident service needs and/or health conditionsProvides personal services to residents as assigned and as indicated on resident Service PlansHelps residents with medications and/or treatments as indicated in the medication book and as assigned and allowed by regulationResponds to calls from the emergency call system in a timely mannerDemonstrates knowledge of and follows infection control proceduresHelps maintain a clean, comfortable, and safe environment by providing housekeeping services as neededHelps with individual resident and group social/recreational activities as requested and encourages resident participation in activitiesMonitors for changes in resident needs, preferences, and/or health status and reports/documents any changes according to established proceduresResponds to emergencies in an appropriate manner as per training receivedReports any abuse, suspected abuse, or alleged abuse to the appropriate supervisor and/or agenciesPerforms other duties as assignedQualifications & Physical Requirements:Must be at least 18 years oldMust meet in-service training requirementsMust have a desire to work with the seniors in an environment that upholds their privacy, dignity, choice, independence, and individualityMust be able to organize and use time appropriately to accomplish assigned tasks with minimal supervisionMust be able to work well with others and function effectively as part of a teamMust be well-groomed and willing to follow dress requirementsMust have a cheerful, enthusiastic attitude and a willingness to learn new knowledge/skillsMust be able to regularly lift up to 50 pounds, to occasionally lift more than 50 pounds, and to spend long periods of time walking/standingMust be able to read, write, and understand EnglishMust have a general understanding of the needs of seniorsEducation & Experience:High school diploma or GED preferredExperience with seniors preferredExperience performing care-giving tasks preferredThis job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions required of a person in this position. I have read the above job description, understand the conditions set forth therein, and will perform these duties to the best of my ability.