Caregiver

Paycom - ATS; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking a caregiver to provide comprehensive resident services, including personal care, meals, and activities for seniors. The role supports resident dignity, privacy, independence, and individuality, reviewing service plans and logs to tailor care.

You will assist with medications, respond to emergencies, and maintain infection control in a safe, respectful environment. The position emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a cheerful attitude, with in-service training and

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must meet in-service training requirements.
• Desire to work with seniors and uphold privacy, dignity and independence.
• Able to organize time and work with minimal supervision.
• Team oriented and able to work well with others.
• Well-groomed and able to follow dress requirements.
• Cheerful, enthusiastic attitude; eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident services including personal care, medication reminders, meals, and activities.
• Review and follow resident Service Plans and logs to stay informed on needs and health changes.
• Assist residents with medications and treatments as indicated.
• Respond to emergency calls promptly and follow training.
• Maintain infection control procedures and a clean, safe environment.
• Encourage participation in social/recreational activities and assist with group activities.
• Document changes in residents' needs and report to supervisors as required.
• Report any abuse or suspected abuse to the supervisor or agencies.

Skills

Caregiving

Teamwork

English literacy

Physical strength

Empathy

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.