Caregiver

New Haven Assisted Living in Tomball • Tomball, TX

21d

About The Position

The Caregiver provides quality personal care and psychosocial support to residents within the limits of delegation. The role assists residents with activities of daily living, housekeeping, cooking, meals, and activities, and represents Enriched Senior Living’s commitment to residents, their families, and the community. Caregivers support person-directed care, build relationships with residents and families, encourage socialization, and report changes in residents’ routines or behavior to the appropriate leadership. Medication administration may be performed after training and delegation by nursing staff.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience as a caregiver and working with individuals diagnosed with dementia.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Able to complete infection-control training and have no communicable diseases.
• Familiarity with OSHA blood-borne pathogen standards and compliance with policies and procedures intended to prevent infection.
• Able at times to lift more than 50 pounds while helping residents, using proper lifting techniques.
• Able to pass criminal background checks.
• Good health.
• Reliable transportation.
• Compassionate and committed to excellent resident care.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, meals, housekeeping, and activities.
• Develop relationships with residents and support their families.
• Complete daily resident recordkeeping and report changes in residents’ routines or behavior to the Executive Director, Health and Wellness Director, or RCC.
• Facilitate socialization and engage residents in meaningful interactions.
• Attend and participate in monthly staff meetings, care conferences, and in-service training.
• Maintain a team focus and positive attitude with staff and families.
• Administer medications when trained and delegated by nursing staff.
• Complete resident and facility laundry.
• Perform housekeeping tasks, including dusting, vacuuming, taking out garbage, and cleaning bathrooms.
• Perform other duties as required by the Executive Director of Management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED