Caregiver - All shifts FT (6p-6a) and PRN.
The Healthcare Resort of Plano’s commitment to excellence extends beyond delivering world class health care. Our facility’s success is dependent upon our highly motivated clinical professionals working to improve business operations. Our leadership team is driven to provide exceptional service by cultivating a workforce that is dedicated to upholding our company’s mission of delivering care with compassion and integrity. We value innovation and creativity in our buildings and love a healthy debate that challenges us to learn and grow.
We’re looking for exceptional Caregivers to join our team, so if you’re looking to make a change to work at a truly remarkable place, we encourage you to apply.
Position Summary
The purpose of the Caregiver position is to provide care to residents under the supervision of a Manager while promoting resident dignity, independence and choice. The Caregiver regularly observes residents’ physical and mental conditions and reports changes to the supervisor, nurse, or appropriate medical personnel.
Duties:
- Attend to the needs of residents, which includes assistance with activities of daily living (i.e. personal hygiene and grooming, feeding and ambulation, medical monitoring, and other health care related tasks) within the confines of state regulations.
-Ensure resident safety and the maintenance of a safe environment.
-Promote self-help and independence of residents by encouraging the maintenance or attainment of the highest physical, mental and psychosocial well-being.
- Assist with lifting and transferring of residents, and respond to assistance pages promptly.
- Observe residents for changes in condition or behavior and promptly report changes to the appropriate licensed nursing personnel, Supervisor, or appropriate medical personnel.
-Complete Caregiver records, documenting care provided or other information in keeping with department, facility, and state requirements.
-Serve meals in the dining room, assisting residents at meal time, deliver resident trays, and assists with dining room clean up and maintenance.
-Coordinate resident care services with co-workers.
-Perform first aid and initiate emergency response procedures as required.
- Follow and support community fire safety and infection control practices and promptly report any unsafe conditions or equipment to immediate supervisor
Qualifications:
- Previous experience working with geriatrics is preferred
- Knowledge of medication administration protocols and safety procedures
- Familiarity with resident rights and advocacy principles
- Physical ability to perform heavy lifting and assist with mobility needs
- Understanding of HIPAA regulations and commitment to maintaining confidentiality
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team setting
Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and additional duties may be assigned as needed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
