Caregiver

Enriched Senior Living LLC; Schertz (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Enriched Senior Living LLC in Schertz, Texas is seeking a compassionate caregiver to provide quality resident care and assist with daily living activities.

You will document notes, support families and participate in staff meetings while upholding infection control and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Experience as caregiver with dementia.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Able to lift more than 50 pounds.
• Pass criminal background checks.
• Reliable transportation.
• Must communicate effectively (written and verbal).
• Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents in ADLs (dressing, bathing, meals).
• Perform housekeeping and laundry for residents.
• Support residents with activities and socialization.
• Document daily notes and report changes to supervisor.
• Develop relationships with residents and families.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Administer medications after training and delegation by nursing staff.
• Maintain safety and infection control practices.

Skills

Caregiving

Dementia care

Communication

Teamwork

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary:

Responsibility for performing a variety of functions in providing quality care to residents. Within the limits of delegation, in order to provide personal care and psychosocial support to residents. You will assist with activities of daily living, housekeeping, cooking and activities. You will represent the highest standards of the Enriched Senior Living commitment to individuals, their families, and our community.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum qualification of high school diploma or GED.
2. Must have experience as a caregiver and working with individuals diagnosed with Dementia.
3. Must be at least 18 years of age.
4. Employees must be able to complete infections control training and have no communicable diseases.
5. Employees must be familiar with OSHA blood-borne Pathogen standards and observe all policy and procedures to protect themselves, other staff and residents from infection.
6. This job will require, at times, the employee to lift more than 50 pounds helping residents. Proper lifting techniques must be used to avoid injury to staff or residents.
7. Mus be able to pass criminal background checks.
8. Must be in good health.
9. Must be reliable transportation.
10. Must be compassionate and give excellent resident care.
11. Must be able to communicate effectively, both written and verbal.
12. Must have basic computer knowledge.

Duties and Responsibilities included but not limited to:

• Superior knowledge of the Enriched Senior Living Mission, staff and operations including a commitment to "person-directed" care.
• Assist residents in all aspects of ADL's including dressing, bathing, housekeeping, meals and activities.
• Develop relationships with residents and support their families.
• Perform daily record keeping for residents and report any changes in routine or behavior to the ED/Health and Wellness Director or RCC.
• Facilitate socialization among residents and engage in meaningful interactions.
• Attend and participate in monthly staff meetings, care conferences or in-service training.
• Maintain a team focus and winning attitude with staff and families.
• As required by the Executive Director of Management.
• Administer medications to residents with needed after being trained and delegated by nursing staff.
• Resident and facility laundry.
• Housekeeping includes dusting, vacuuming, taking out garbage, and cleaning bathrooms.