Caregiver
The Aspenwood Company · Houston, TX · 1 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
We are seeking Resident Assistants who are passionate about providing exceptional care to seniors and creating a warm, homelike environment.
Responsibilities
- Aid residents with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and dining.
- Serve meals in the dining room or residents’ apartments, assist in meal preparation, and encourage proper nutrition and hydration.
- Initiate and participate in leisure activities, encouraging residents to socialize and build friendships.
- Maintain accurate and timely records, documenting leisure activities, incidents, observations, and any changes in residents' conditions.
- Ensure a clean, safe, and orderly environment for residents, performing general housekeeping duties.
- Follow proper procedures in emergencies and respond quickly to resident requests, including emergency call pendants and telephone calls.
- Know each resident's location, remind them to sign out when leaving, and promptly report if a resident cannot be located.
- Foster a cooperative team environment through positive interactions with co-workers.
- Attend all required in-service training sessions.
- Be an active member of the community's emergency response team.
- Maintain a professional appearance and good personal hygiene in accordance with company policies.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- 6 months to 1 year of prior resident care experience, preferably with seniors.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills, good judgment, and attention to detail.
- Understanding of HIPAA requirements.
Qualifications
- Passionate about providing exceptional care to seniors.
- Dedicated, compassionate, and ready to make a difference in residents' lives.
- Desire to make a positive impact in the lives of seniors.
Skills
- Exceptional communication and customer service skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills, good judgment, and attention to detail.
- Understanding of HIPAA requirements.
Benefits
- 401K with a 4% safe harbor match.
- Perks at Work - Discounted pricing on purchases.
- Holiday Pay including a Floating Holiday.
- Generous PTO that rolls over year over year.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paycheck Advances.
- Healthcare options.
- Financial Hardship Programs.
- Compassionate Leave.
- PTO Cashout Option.
Pay
Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
- 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
- 10:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.
- PRN Shifts Available
Shifts are available 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Aid residents with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and dining.
- Serve meals in the dining room or residents’ apartments, assist in meal preparation, and encourage proper nutrition and hydration.
- Initiate and participate in leisure activities, encouraging residents to socialize and build friendships.
- Maintain accurate and timely records, documenting leisure activities, incidents, observations, and any changes in residents' conditions.
- Ensure a clean, safe, and orderly environment for residents, performing general housekeeping duties.
- Follow proper procedures in emergencies and respond quickly to resident requests, including emergency call pendants and telephone calls.
- Know each resident's location, remind them to sign out when leaving, and promptly report if a resident cannot be located.
- Foster a cooperative team environment through positive interactions with co-workers.
- Attend all required in-service training sessions.
- Be an active member of the community's emergency response team.
- Maintain a professional appearance and good personal hygiene in accordance with company policies.