Caregiver
Company: New Haven Wylie
Location: Wylie
Posted on: May 2, 2024
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Job Description:
New Haven Assisted Living is seeking motivated individuals to
join our caregiving team. At New Haven we believe that our
caregivers are the cornerstone of our community and we want to do
everything we can to invest in you. We offer certification
assistance in addition to a competitive compensation package. Come
join us at New Haven today!Caregiver Job Responsibilities:Assists
residents with activities of daily living, including bathing,
dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring and getting to and from
activities and meals according to the individual service
plan.Allows and encourages residents to do as much of their own
care as possible.Serves meals to residents in the dining room or
apartments and may assist in preparing meals following preplanned
menus.Encourages residents to eat a proper diet and take adequate
fluids while respecting the resident's right to free choice and
records and reports changes in resident's eating habits to the
supervisor.Initiates and participates in leisure activities
provided for residents as described in the activity calendar and
encourages residents to socialize and participate in planned
activities or programs to develop friendships with other
residents.Maintains residents' records daily in a timely manner and
in accordance with company policy and procedures; documents
medication distribution as applicable, leisure activities,
incidents, and observations; reports any changes in resident's
physical condition and/or behavior, and visitors; observes and
reports the health and emotional condition of each resident; and
promptly reports all changes to the supervisor.Assists residents
with medication as defined in medication procedure; assists or
supervises residents who self-administer medication; follows
physician orders and state laws to administer medications to
residents who cannot self-administer their medications; and
exhibits understanding of and follows medication policies and
procedures.Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the
residents; performs general housekeeping; and follows cleaning
schedules for resident laundry, bedrooms, dining area, living
space, bathrooms, kitchen, and other areas.Follows proper
procedures in emergency situations and responds promptly and
positively to resident requests for assistance.Knows location of
each resident, reminds them to sign out when they leave the
building, and notifies the supervisor immediately if unable to
locate a resident.Encourages teamwork through cooperative
interactions with co-workers.Benefits:Dental insuranceHealth
insurancePaid time offVision insuranceOn shift mealsAdditional
voluntary benefitsHoliday paySchedule:8 hour shiftDay shift, Night
Shift, Overnight ShiftHolidaysMonday to FridayWeekend
availabilityCaregiver Qualifications/Skills:Health promotion and
maintenanceCreating a safe, effective environmentMotivating
othersLegal complianceBedside mannerMedical teamworkPromoting
mental healthPain managementListening, analyzing information, and
focusing on qualityPhysical ability to reach with hands and arms;
climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and lift up to 50
lbs. while avoiding potential injury from transferring,
repositioning, or lifting residentsEducation, Experience, and
Licensing Requirements:High School Diploma or GEDCPR/FA, 1 & 2
(within 6-12 months of hire)Minimum 1+ year(s) professional or
personal experience supporting individuals with disabilities,
mental illnesses, or challenging behaviorsMust have reliable
transportationMust be over 18 years oldMust be able to complete
infection control training and have no communicable diseasesMust be
able to pass criminal background check/drug testNew Haven's core
values are integrity first, service before self, and excellence in
all you do. We offer the highest quality of residential care and
all of our employees embody these ideals. Come join our family
today! PI0f5bfcc4dfb7-25660-34337039
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