FT Memory Care Caregiver 6am-2pm

Franklin Companies; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Low-cost Health Insurance

401(k) access after 60 days

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Franklin Companies is hiring caregivers in San Antonio, TX. The role involves providing person-centered care to residents, supporting their daily activities while promoting independence and engagement.

Successful candidates should be dependable and patient, with experience or training in caregiving. The job includes a generous benefits package like paid time off, health insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Training and/or experience as a caregiver or Med Tech.
• Ability to relate to people with memory challenges.
• Ability to perform fine-motor movements and lift residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered care to residents.
• Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
• Encourage independence and engage residents in activities.

Skills

Dependability

Patience

Teamwork

Communication with seniors

Fine-motor skills

Job description

San Antonio, TX

Franklin Park Alamo Heights is one of the premier retirement communities in San Antonio. Located in Alamo Heights, our employees are among the very best in San Antonio. Our beautiful campus offers upscale Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care.

Schedule: 6am-2pm

What You Will Love About This Job

• The variety of duties
• The small-scale residential “neighborhoods” of 15 residents
• The person-centered model of care
• The 4 on / 2 off work schedule, allowing you to know your days off well in advance
• Great benefits

Job Description

Our caregivers provide “person-centered” care; residents receive individualized services using a holistic approach. Caregivers working in our memory care setting receive specialized training in dementia and in working effectively with residents with dementia. Caregivers assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): dining, dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, transfers, and ambulation. Helping our residents maintain as much independence as possible is important, so caregivers encourage independence or participation to the extent of their abilities and offer choice and control. Caregivers also actively promote resident engagement in hobbies and other interests, as well as participation in community programs and events. Caregivers working the night shift are also involved with providing laundry services and cleaning equipment.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Have training and/or experience as a Caregiver or have experience working as a Med Tech
• Be very dependable
• Have patience and the ability to relate to people with memory challenges
• Want to work as part of a team

Physical Requirements

• Able to communicate effectively (speak and hear) with senior adults using professionally acceptable language, tone, and terms (no profanity).
• Stand, walk, sit, push, climb and/or balance, stoop, bend or kneel during an eight‑hour shift.
• Use hands and fingers to perform fine‑motor movements including buttoning and zipping clothing.
• Lifting and/or transferring residents weighing up to 250 pounds with assistance.
• Close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision are required.
• Potential exposure to infectious diseases, blood, feces, urine, chemicals, and unpleasant odors throughout the shift.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Low-cost Health Insurance
• Low-cost Vision Insurance
• Low-cost Dental Insurance
• 401(k) access after 60 days
• Holiday Pay
• Bereavement Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement