What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver position at Magnolia Assisted Living?
About Us
Magnolia Assisted Living is an Assisted Living Company with communities in Texas, Maine and Pennsylvania, with our corporate headquarters in Plano, TX. We strive for a professional, supportive, and rewarding environment for our employees where our goal is to provide compassionate resident centered care in an assisted living home-like environment with a team-centered approach.
We are currently seeking a Full Time Caregiver to work 12-hour shifts at our Plano, TX Community.
Caregivers assist the elderly, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in a residential care facility. Duties may include keeping house (making beds, doing laundry) and assisting with meals. Caregivers also monitor and report changes in health status and provide personal care such as bathing, toileting, dressing and grooming of clients.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
· None.
Duties/Responsibilities:
· Cares for residents by changing bed linens, washing laundry, cleaning, bathing, assisting with personal care, toileting and overall getting around.
· Provides help moving into and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, and with dressing and grooming
· Performs housekeeping duties such as light cleaning and washing clothes
· Performs health care-related tasks such as monitoring vital signs and medication under the direction of registered nurses and physicians and in accordance with polices and procedures.
· Maintains records of residential care, conditions, progress, or problems to report and discusses observations with supervisor
· Serves meals to residents according to prescribed diets
· Ensures all aspects of safety and enforces safety rules and regulations
· Fills out and completes resident incident reports as needed
· Maintains confidentiality of all resident and employee information to assure that all rights are protected
· Report any incidents, accidents or suspected residential abuse to appropriate personnel
· Participate in all departmental meetings as required
· Other miscellaneous duties as needed or requested by supervisor
Required Skills/Abilities:
· Must possess a strong service orientation, including active listening, critical thinking skills, and close monitoring of clients
· Basic understanding of medical terminology
· Comfortable in an environment in which clients cannot perform basic life duties
· Understanding of basic concepts of personal care, housekeeping and other care areas
Education and Experience:
· High school diploma or equivalent required
· One year of related experience preferred
Physical Requirements:
· Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and lifting.
· Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times
Job Types: Full-time, PRN
Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid orientation
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Every weekend
Experience:
- Assisted living: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Plano, TX 75023: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $17