Personal Care Giver - FT 11pm-7am

Bst Senior Living West Inc; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Paid Short-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

PTO

Retirement plans

Job summary

Blue Skies of Texas Senior Living Community is seeking a Personal Care Giver for our Memory Care center. You will provide direct care to residents who are cognitively and functionally impaired, assisting with activities of daily living while promoting independence and dignity.

The role involves supporting dining, mobility, and daily routines, documenting care, and ensuring a safe, respectful environment. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities to grow within a caring team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Texas Food Handlers Certification or complete within 60 days of hire.
• Preferred: geriatric nursing assistance care and dementia care experience.
• Preferred: Nursing Assistant Certification, CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living including dressing, grooming, eating, and mobility.
• Monitor residents' functional abilities and report changes to supervisor.
• Assist with dining services and household tasks; use adaptive equipment as needed.
• Maintain a safe, clean, sanitary environment and follow safety procedures.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and external agencies; document care and plan compliance.
• Attend required meetings, trainings, and service plan reviews; participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Patient care

Dementia care

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Texas Food Handlers Certification

Tools

Nursing Assistant Certification

CPR

AED

First Aid

Job description

Join Our Team at Blue Skies of Texas Senior Living Community!Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of our residents? We're actively looking for dedicated individuals to join our healthcare teams in our Assisted Living, Dementia & Alzheimer Care, Hospice, and Skilled Nursing facilities. We celebrate unique perspectives, backgrounds, and talents, providing an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Join us in providing exceptional care and creating a vibrant community where everyone feels like family.We are committed to providing our team with the support they need. At Blue Skies of Texas, we offer medical, dental, and vision benefits! Some of our unique benefits we offer are:Employer Paid Short-Term Disability for full time employeesTuition Reimbursement & Scholarship ProgramsEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramA generous PTO programRetirement plansWe are seeking a Personal Care Giver for our Memory Care center to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply now!As a Personal Care Giver, you will be responsible for providing direct care for residents who are cognitively, emotionally, and functionally impaired. You will guide or assist residents with those activities of daily living that they are unable to perform without assistance, fostering at all times the residents independence, dignity, and freedom of choice.What you will do in this role:Assists residents with scheduled activities, providing encouragement, support, and opportunities for family participation.Provides direct personal care assistance, including dressing, grooming, eating, and mobility as needed.Uses appropriate techniques, prompts, and cues when interacting with residents, including those with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.Monitors residents’ functional abilities, swallowing precautions, and overall condition; promptly reports changes or concerns to the Supervisor.Assists with dining services, household skills, and use of adaptive equipment (visual, auditory, and mobility aids).Maintains a safe, clean, and sanitary environment by performing household duties in all residential areas.Communicates effectively with residents, families, staff, and outside support agencies; refers medical questions to appropriate leadership.Functions as a cooperative team member while maintaining professionalism in a fast paced environment.Documents resident activities, levels of care, and service plan compliance according to policy.Monitors equipment and follows proper procedures to ensure safety and emergency preparedness.Assists with care of household pets, plants, and contributes to quality improvement initiatives.Attends required meetings, trainings, service plan reviews, and performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Required: High school diploma or equivalentRequired: Must show proof of successful completion and certification of a Texas Food Handlers Program or successfully complete within 60 days of hirePreferred: Prior geriatric nursing assistance care and dementia care experiencePreferred: Nursing Assistant Certification, as well as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, automated external defibrillator, and First Aid certificationsIn 1970, the first of our two campuses opened in San Antonio. Air Force Village I was followed in 1987 by Air Force Village II. For decades, our campuses created a community for officers of the armed forces - a retirement lifestyle rich with camaraderie and the shared common bond. We began by providing support to the widows of those who have served, and that legacy continues. In 2014, we expanded our eligibility to embrace a wider range of retired seniors, including those from civilian careers. With this change, a new name - Blue Skies of Texas - was added, and the campuses were renamed Blue Skies East and Blue Skies West. Continuing to offer modern residences and a range of senior-focused services and amenities, the Air Force Village legacy we cherish carries forward in Blue Skies of Texas.If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are actively interviewing so apply today!