Caregiver for Saturday - Wurzbach and Nw Military

Always Best Care Senior Services - San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in senior care services is seeking an experienced caregiver to provide dedicated care for clients in the San Antonio area. Responsibilities include assisting with personal hygiene, obtaining vital signs, meal support, and maintaining cleanliness. Ideal candidates must be compassionate with a strong background in assisted living and home care.

Qualifications

• Experience in assisted living and homecare.
• Ability to obtain and record vital signs.
• Capable of performing personal hygiene tasks.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and notify office of vital signs deviations.
• Assist with personal hygiene and nutrition.
• Document patient changes and follow the Plan of Care.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Basic infection control principles

Job description

Location: Near Wurzbach and NW Military Schedule: Saturdays, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Pay: $15 for CNA and $14 for Non-licensed

We are seeking an experienced caregiver to provide dedicated care for our clients near the Wurzbach and NW Military area. This role requires a compassionate individual with a strong background in assisted living and homecare.

Duties/Responsibilities:

1. The caregiver shall obtain vital signs, record them, and notify the office of deviations according to standard practice.
2. Perform personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, hair care, shaving, deodorant application, skin care with lotions and/or powder, foot care, and ear care (Q-tips are not to be used). Nail care and oral hygiene are needed to facilitate treatment or prevent deterioration, but nail cutting or filing will NOT be done.
3. Change bed linens and make the bed.
4. Assist with eating and maintaining adequate nutrition and fluid intake when appropriate.
5. Assist with ambulation and transfers, including helping patients to the toilet/commode or with bedpans, assisting in and out of bed, and other transfers as needed.
6. Perform incidental household services essential to patient health care, such as light housekeeping, straightening the room, and laundry.
7. Provide medication reminders.
8. Understand and apply basic infection control principles and procedures, and contact the supervisor with any concerns related to infection control.
9. Follow the Plan of Care as instructed by the Agency's healthcare professional.
10. Document appropriately according to the Plan of Care and submit all documentation per agency policy.
11. Observe physical and behavioral changes in the patient's condition or family situation and report to the office.
12. Follow the visit schedule and indicate any necessary changes.
13. Promptly contact patients and the office if unable to visit as scheduled, providing a full report.
14. Communicate appropriately with patients, families, and Agency personnel.
15. Attend required in-services and meetings, with a minimum of 12 hours of in-service per year.
16. Adhere to the Agency's Policies and Procedures.
17. Perform other duties as assigned.
18. Participate in Performance Improvement activities as indicated.