Part Time Caregiver Needed

Franklin Companies • San Antonio, TX

119d

About The Position

Franklin Park Sonterra is managed by Franklin Park, a firm dedicated to providing residential communities where seniors and their families feel right at home immediately upon entering our doors. We’re inspired by excellence and committed to “Dedication in every detail.” We currently have openings for a Caregiver. The Caregiver assists residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): dining, dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, and transfers and mobility. The role facilitates their independence and/or participation to the extent of their abilities, and offers choice and control. The Caregiver actively promotes resident engagement in hobbies and interests, and their participation in community programs and events.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Is prompt, reliable and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis.

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 facilitates their participation in programs and social events.
• Provides scheduled care and ADL assistance to residents according to daily assignments.
• Assists residents with dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, transfers and mobility (ADLs) and chores to the extent specified in the service plan.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• Resolves/rectifies service oversights when possible.
• Follows proper procedure for clocking in and out for shifts.
• Wears required uniform and name badge while on duty.
• Attends required trainings and meetings.
• Becomes familiar and understands the steps for emergency response, including fire evacuation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees