Compassionate Senior Caregiver – Flexible FT/PT

12 Oaks Senior Living; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

12 Oaks Senior Living in Houston, TX is seeking a caring Caregiver to provide resident services including personal care, meals, and social activities. You will follow resident Service Plans and assist with medications as allowed by regulation.

You must be 18+, have a high school diploma or GED preferred, and enjoy working with seniors. The role requires teamwork, reliable attendance, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and English reading/writing skills.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must meet in-service training requirements.
• Desire to work with seniors in dignity, privacy, independence, and individuality.
• Able to organize time to accomplish tasks with minimal supervision.
• Able to work well with others as part of a team.
• Well-groomed and willing to follow dress requirements.
• Cheerful, enthusiastic attitude and willingness to learn.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and more occasionally; long periods of walking/standing.
• Able to read, write, and understand English.
• General understanding of needs of seniors.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal services to residents as assigned and as indicated on resident Service Plans.
• Help residents with medications and/or treatments as indicated in the medication book and as allowed by regulation.
• Respond to calls from the emergency call system in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and follows infection control procedures.
• Help maintain a clean, comfortable, and safe environment by providing housekeeping services as needed.
• Help with individual resident and group social/recreational activities as requested and encourage resident participation.
• Monitors for changes in resident needs, preferences, and/or health status and reports/documents changes.
• Responds to emergencies in an appropriate manner as per training.
• Reports any abuse, suspected abuse, or alleged abuse to the appropriate supervisor and/or agencies.

Skills

Time management

Team player

English literacy

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

12 Oaks Senior Living in Houston, TX is seeking a caring Caregiver to provide resident services including personal care, meals, and social activities. You will follow resident Service Plans and assist with medications as allowed by regulation.

You must be 18+, have a high school diploma or GED preferred, and enjoy working with seniors. The role requires teamwork, reliable attendance, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and English reading/writing skills.