Caregiver/CNA Needed - San Antonio TX

SAFE HOMECARE • San Antonio, TX

2d

About The Position

Provides personal care and support services to clients in a SAFE HOMECARE established Personal Care Program

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Must have at least 1 year of Caregiving experience
• Must demonstrate satisfactory completion of any stated mandated training
• Applicant must meet or exceed minimum qualifications for each of the following background checks: Criminal Background Investigation, Motor Vehicle Driving Record, Professional and Personal Reference Checks, and give permission to submit to random drug and alcohol testing
• Must have reliable transportation and fulfill assignments with reliability and punctuality
• Must have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance
• Must satisfactorily complete SAFE HOMECARE training and orientation program
• Must accept responsibility for learning and adhering to SAFE HOMECARE policies and procedures, be able to function in the home setting with minimal direct supervision and maintain satisfactory relationships with administrative staff, clients, and family members
• Must be genuinely concerned about helping people and have high moral standards of honesty and integrity
• Energetic personality to positively interact with clients
• Accountable to self and organization
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and document services provided
• Ability to speak clearly so others can understand
• Excellent interpersonal abilities by being able to give full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality
• Actively looks for ways to help others
• Strong organizational skills and adjusting actions in relations to others

Responsibilities

• Performs duties as assigned on the personal care Service Plan
• Assists the client in assisting with activities of daily living by providing any of the SAFE HOMECARE approved personal care activities including, but not limited to the following activities: bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, oral hygiene, and/or ambulation
• Provides for a clean, safe, and healthy environment for clients and family members
• Provides light housekeeping tasks including laundering of client’s garments and linens and changing bed linens
• Assists in meeting nutritional needs by providing meal planning, meal preparation, grocery shopping, dishes, and kitchen clean-up
• Reminds client to take self-administered medications
• Observes and reports any changes in the client’s mental, physical, or emotional condition or home situation to immediate supervisor in a timely manner
• Establishes and maintains effective communication and a professional relationship with clients, family members, and co-workers
• Participates in in-service and continuing education programs, staff meetings, and client conferences as requested by immediate supervisor
• Completes required documentation of services delivered and submits to office daily input to office (Family Room) in a timely manner according to policy
• Maintains confidentiality regarding client information
• Other reasonable related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED