Caregiver
Company: Fairhaven Denton
Location: Denton
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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 insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- On shift meals
- Additional voluntary benefits
- Holiday paySchedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift, Night Shift, Overnight Shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availabilityCaregiver Qualifications/Skills:
- Health promotion and maintenance
- Creating a safe, effective environment
- Motivating others
- Legal compliance
- Bedside manner
- Medical teamwork
- Promoting mental health
- Pain management
- Listening, analyzing information, and focusing on quality
- Physical 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 GED
- CPR/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 behaviors
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must be over 18 years old
- Must be able to complete infection control training and have no
communicable diseases
- Must 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! Compensation details: 13-13.5 Yearly
SalaryPI2122cc2eaa41-31181-34307662
Keywords: Fairhaven Denton, Lewisville , Caregiver, Healthcare , Denton, Texas
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