Caregiver

New Haven Assisted Living of Floresville • Floresville, TX

4d

About The Position

The Caregiver provides quality personal care and psychosocial support to residents within the limits of delegated responsibilities. The role assists residents with activities of daily living, housekeeping, cooking, meals, and activities, and represents Enriched Senior Living’s standards and commitment to residents, their families, and the community. Caregivers support person-directed care, maintain resident records, communicate changes in residents’ routines or behavior, and help foster meaningful social interactions. The position is PRN (as needed), with all shifts needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience as a caregiver and working with individuals diagnosed with dementia.
• Must be 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 to protect staff and residents from infection.
• Able to lift more than 50 pounds at times while assisting residents and use proper lifting techniques.
• Able to pass criminal background checks.
• Must be in good health.
• Reliable transportation.
• Compassionate and able to provide excellent resident care.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, housekeeping, meals, and activities.
• Develop relationships with residents and support their families.
• Complete daily resident record keeping and report changes in routine or behavior to the Executive Director, Health and Wellness Director, or RCC.
• Facilitate socialization among residents and engage them in meaningful interactions.
• Attend and participate in monthly staff meetings, care conferences, and in-service training.
• Maintain a team focus and a positive attitude with staff and families.
• Administer medications to residents after receiving required training and delegation from nursing staff.
• Handle resident and facility laundry.
• Perform housekeeping, including dusting, vacuuming, taking out garbage, and cleaning bathrooms.
• Perform other duties as required by the Executive Director of Management.
• Follow infection-control policies and procedures and OSHA blood-borne pathogen standards.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED