Caregiver (Rockport)

Senior Helpers; Rockport (TX); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Private duty assignments

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Senior Helpers in Rockport, TX is seeking Caregivers/CNAs for immediate openings to provide private duty care. Responsibilities include ADLs, companionship, light housekeeping, mobility assistance, and transportation.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, reliable transportation, and at least 1 year of experience with seniors; Alzheimer's/dementia experience preferred; weekend availability may be required; CPR a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Reliable transportation.
• 1 year of working with seniors in a professional setting.
• Experience with Alzheimer's and dementia preferred.
• Age 18 and up.
• CPR Certification is a plus.
• Strong transfer techniques.
• Weekend availability may be required.
• Background check conducted.
• One year hands-on experience in a facility or home setting required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ADLs/IADL's.
• Transferring and positioning of the client.
• Incontinence Care.
• Companionship and conversation.
• Encouraging client mobility.
• Light housekeeping.
• Household management.
• Walking assistance.
• Meal planning and preparation.
• Errands.
• Transportation using client’s vehicle or your vehicle.
• Medication reminders.

Skills

Caregiving

Companionship

ADLs/IADLs

Transfers

Mobility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR Certification (preferred)

Job description

Senior Care Only Better

Caregivers/ CNA's- Immediate Openings

Senior Helpers is currently seeking Caregivers/CNA's to work in Rockport.

• We have**private duty**work available throughout area,we service our clients 7 days a week 24 hours a day.

Our care team and staff are treated with respect in an ***inclusive***environment, and enjoy a fun,***flexible***environment! We recognize that the work you do makes a real difference in the quality of life for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ADLs/IADL's
• Transferring and positioning of the client
• Incontinence Care
• Companionship and conversation
• Encouraging client Mobility

Requirements

High School diploma or GED, reliable transportation, and 1yearof working with seniors in a professional setting.

• Experience with Alzheimer's and dementia preferred
• Age 18 and up due to bonding, etc.
• CPR Certification is a plus
• Strong transfer techniques
• Weekend availability may be required
• Background check conductedOne year hands-on experience in a facility or home setting required.

The job description outlines your primary responsibilities as a caregiver. This description is not meant to be an exhaustive list of services, as the exact duties to be performed for each assignment will vary. Prior to beginning a new assignment, Senior Helpers will provide you with background information about your client and review special needs this client may have.

Objective

To provide professional caregiving services and to help clients maintain their independence and to assist them with the activities of daily living and household and family support services.

Reports to: Care Team/ Client Service Manager

Primary Responsibilities (including, But Not Limited To)

• Companionship and conversation
• Light housekeeping
• Household management
• Walking assistance
• Eating assistance
• Errands
• Transportation using clients vehicle or your vehicle
• Meal planning and preparation
• Laundry and linen changing
• Bathing assistance
• Dressing assistance
• Toileting
• Medication reminders
• Monitor Alzheimer's and dementia clients
• Overnight
• Assist client to and from bed
• Assist client throughout the night

Other Requirements

• Pass recurring 30-daqy skills assessment and client review with Client Services Manager (if required by state)
• Document activities in the Care Plan Book daily
• Record daily hours worked and daily services performed in Well Sky software or if turning in a Weekly timesheet and service log, must be turned in by 5pm, every Monday.
• Report any significant client changes to the office immediately
• Follow all policies and procedures as outlined in the Senior Helpers employee handbook and training manual

Pay: $13.50 per hour plus depends on assignment

*We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.We are a Drug-Free Workplace.*