Full Time Caregiver (6 AM - 2PM)

Franklin Companies•San Antonio, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Franklin Park Sonterra, a retirement community in Stone Oak that provides assisted living in a small-scale residential environment, is seeking an experienced full-time caregiver. The caregiver assists residents with activities of daily living and supports their independence, choices, engagement in hobbies, and participation in community programs and events. The role provides scheduled personal care in accordance with residents’ service plans, community policies, and resident rights. It also includes responding to calls and emergencies, monitoring residents, documenting care, supporting meals and housekeeping, communicating appropriately with residents and families, and following safety, confidentiality, equipment, uniform, and timekeeping procedures. Employees are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment and attending required training and meetings.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of caregiver experience is preferred; senior-care or nursing-home experience is preferred.
Complete on-the-job training as assigned.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Passion for working with older adults.
Working knowledge of how dementia and normal aging can affect communication, behavior, and physical abilities.
Ability to communicate effectively with management, coworkers, residents, family members, and outside contacts.
Promptness, reliability, and ability to perform required duties regularly and predictably.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, push, climb or balance, stoop, bend, or kneel throughout the shift; perform fine motor movements; and assist with lifting or transferring residents weighing up to 250 pounds.
Close, distance, and peripheral vision.
Ability to work with exposure to infectious diseases, chemical substances, and unpleasant odors.

Nice To Haves

C.N.A. certification.
Spanish-English bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living, including dining, dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, transfers, mobility, and personal hygiene, according to their service plans.
Promote residents’ independence, choice, relationships, engagement in meaningful activities, and participation in meals, programs, and social events.
Use proper body mechanics when lifting or transferring residents, request assistance when needed, and follow safety guidelines.
Notify the supervising nurse of changes in residents’ conditions and respond promptly to resident calls and emergencies.
Check residents every two hours or as otherwise scheduled, and document care, special needs, services, and changes in condition accurately.
Encourage and escort residents to dining-room meals as needed; deliver room-service meals, ensure proper temperature and setup, and collect dishware before the end of the shift.
Assist residents with eating according to their individual needs and observe changes in appetite or ability to eat and drink.
Clean and set the dining room as assigned; tidy residents’ rooms or apartments; and launder linens or personal clothing as assigned.
Handle soiled linens, clothing, and incontinence products according to community procedures, universal precautions, and OSHA regulations.
Build and maintain good relationships with residents and families; answer questions within HIPAA confidentiality requirements and resolve service oversights when possible.
Refer problems or policy questions to administration.
Follow shift clock-in and clock-out procedures, wear the required uniform and name badge, and use and sign out equipment according to policy.
Attend required training and meetings, learn emergency-response and fire-evacuation procedures, and provide treatments required by residents’ service plans.
Maintain a safe and secure environment for residents and perform other duties as assigned.