Overnight Shift Caregiver/Medication Aide

Franklin Companies•San Antonio, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

An experienced caregiver is needed on the overnight shift (9:45 pm - 6:00 am) at Franklin Park Sonterra. Sonterra is a beautiful retirement community in Stone Oak, where assisted living is provided in a small-scale residential (not institutional) environment. The schedule for this position is 5 day schedule - to include most weekends. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): dining, dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, and transfers and mobility. Facilitates their independence and/or participation to the extent of their abilities, and offers choice and control. Actively promotes resident engagement in hobbies and interests, and their participation in community programs and events.

Requirements

Has a passion to work with older adults
Has a working knowledge of how dementia as well as normal aging can affect communication, behavior and physical abilities
Able to read, write, speak and understand the English language. Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus
Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts
ls prompt, reliable and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis
High school diploma or equivalent
Must complete on-the-job training as assigned; certification as C.N.A. a plus
1 or more years’ experience in senior care or nursing home environment preferred
Stand, walk, sit, push, climb and/or balance, stoop, bend or kneel throughout the shift
Use hands and fingers to perform fine motor movements including buttoning and zipping clothing
Will assist in lifting and/or transferring residents weighing up to 250 pounds
Close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision is required
Exposure to infectious diseases, chemical substances, and unpleasant odors throughout the shift.

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus
certification as C.N.A. a plus
1 or more years’ experience in senior care or nursing home environment preferred

Responsibilities

Provides quality care and assistance to residents in accordance with the community’s philosophy and policies and resident rights.
Assists residents in meeting their physical, emotional and spiritual needs: engages residents in meaningful conversation during care, encourages them to develop relationships in the community and eat meals in the dining room and, and facilitates their participation in programs and social events.
Provides scheduled care and ADL assistance to residents according to daily assignments. Assists them with dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, transfers and mobility (ADLs) and chores to the extent specified in the service plan. May help residents onto and off of toilet, into and out of bed, and with personal hygiene including brushing hair and using soap and washcloth during showers. Practices proper body mechanics when lifting and transferring. Asks for assistance as needed and follows all safety guidelines.
Notifies supervising nurse of any changes in resident's condition.
Responds promptly in person to resident calls, assisting them as the situation requires.
Checks residents every two (2) hours (or as otherwise scheduled) and documents special needs, services provided, and or changes in condition.
Encourages residents to attend meals in the dining room through reminders and/or escort service as needed. Delivers room service meals as assigned, ensuring proper temperatures, and set up; returns to pick up dishware before end of shift. Assists residents with eating in ways that meet their individual needs and desires, recognizing changes in appetite and physical abilities to eat and drink.
Assists with cleaning and setting the dining room as assigned.
Assists with cleaning and tidying residents’ rooms/apartments as assigned.
Launders bed linens and/or residents’ personal clothing as assigned. Removes and bags soiled bed linens and/or clothing as needed between assigned laundry/housekeeping days. Properly handles all such items, according to community policy and universal precautions.
Disposes of all incontinent products according to OSHA regulations and community procedures.
Responds to resident emergencies.
Logs care provided on assignment sheets throughout shift, ensuring that forms are accurate and complete at the end of the shift.
Establishes and maintains good relationships with residents and their families. Provides information and answers questions within the boundaries of HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of health and personal information.
Resolves/rectifies service oversights when possible. Refers problems or policy questions to administration.
Follows proper procedure for clocking in and out for shifts.
Wears required uniform and name badge while on duty.
Follows policy on signing equipment in and out, and uses assigned equipment properly as intended
Attends required trainings and meetings.
Becomes familiar and understands the steps for emergency response, including fire evacuation
Provides residents with any treatments required as part of their individual service plan.
All employees are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents.
Performs other duties as assigned.