Caregiver

New Haven Assisted Living of Bastrop•Bastrop, TX

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Caregiver is responsible for performing a variety of functions to provide quality care to residents. This role involves providing personal care and psychosocial support within the limits of delegation. Key duties include assisting residents with activities of daily living, housekeeping, cooking, and participating in activities. The Caregiver is expected to uphold the highest standards of the Enriched Senior Living commitment to individuals, their families, and the community.

Requirements

Minimum qualification of high school diploma or GED
Must have experience as a caregiver and working with individuals diagnosed with Dementia
Must be at least 18 years of age
Employees must be able to complete infections control training and have no communicable diseases
Employees must be familiar with OSHA blood-borne Pathogen standards and observe all policy and procedures to protect themselves, other staff and residents from infection
This job will require, at times, the employee to lift more than 50 pounds helping residents
Proper lifting techniques must be used to avoid injury to staff or residents
Must be able to pass criminal background checks
Must be in good health
Must be reliable transportation
Must be compassionate and give excellent resident care
Must be able to communicate effectively, both written and verbal
Must have basic computer knowledge

Responsibilities

Superior knowledge of the Enriched Senior Living Mission, staff and operations including a commitment to “person-directed” care
Assist residents in all aspects of ADL’s including dressing, bathing, housekeeping, meals and activities
Develop relationships with residents and support their families
Perform daily record keeping for residents and report any changes in routine or behavior to the ED/Health and Wellness Director or RCC
Facilitate socialization among residents and engage in meaningful interactions
Attend and participate in monthly staff meetings, care conferences or in-service training
Maintain a team focus and winning attitude with staff and families
As required by the Executive Director of Management
Administer medications to residents with needed after being trained and delegated by nursing staff
Resident and facility laundry
Housekeeping includes dusting, vacuuming, taking out garbage, and cleaning bathrooms