What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weekend Caregiver position at Always Best Care?
Location : Schertz, TexasSchedule :
- Weekends only (Saturday and Sunday)Pay : $15 for CNAs and $14 for Non-licensedJob Description : We are looking for a compassionate and reliable caregiver to provide weekend care and support to a client in Schertz, Texas. This role involves assisting with daily living activities, providing companionship, and ensuring the well-being of the client.Duties / Responsibilities :
- The caregiver shall obtain vital signs, record them, and notify the office of deviations according to standard practice.
- Personal hygiene (Example : bathing, grooming, dressing, hair care, shaving, deodorant application, skin care with lotions and / or powder, foot care, and ear care. Q-tips are not to be used;
- Nail care and oral hygiene care are needed to facilitate treatment or prevent deterioration. (Nail cutting or filing will NOT be done);
- Changing bed linens and making the bed;
- Eating and maintaining adequate nutrition and fluid intake when appropriate;
- Ambulation and transfers (For Example : assisting patients to the toilet / commode or with bedpans and with elimination needs, assisting patients in and out of bed, assisting with ambulation, and assisting with other transfers and positional needs as appropriate);
- Incidental household services are essential to patient health care. (For example, light housekeeping, straightening room, and laundry);
- Medication reminders;
- Will understand and apply basic infection control principles and procedures. Will contact the supervisor with any concerns related to infection control.
- Will follow the Plan of Care (Instruction Sheet) as instructed by the Agency's health care professional.
- Will document appropriately according to the Plan of Care and submit all documentation per agency policy.
- Will observe physical and gross behavioral changes in the patient's condition or family situation and report to the office.
- Will follow the visit schedule and indicate changes in the schedule as appropriate.
- Will promptly contact patients and the office whenever unable to visit a patient as scheduled and will give a full report concerning patient care, visit times, etc.
- Will communicate appropriately with patient / family and Agency personnel.
- Will attend required in-services and meetings as identified by the Agency. (Must have 12 hours of in-service per year.)
- Will adhere to the Agency's Policies and Procedures.
- Will perform other duties as assigned.
- Will participate in Performance Improvement activities as indicated.Requirements :
- Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle with auto insurance
- Previous experience in caregiving is preferred.
- Ability to work weekends (Saturday and Sunday)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Must be compassionate, dependable, and trustworthy
Salary : $14 - $15
