What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver for Elderly position at Ranch Lake Assisted Living?
Caregiver for Elderly
We are looking for a competent Caregiver or a teachable person to care for our clients in a professional and compassionate manner. It can sometimes be a demanding job. But, it can also be very satisfying and rewarding, since people who are disabled or elderly are thankful for high quality assistance. The ideal candidate will be patient and friendly with excellent communication skills. You should be able to follow instructions and perform a variety of tasks to help clients.
Responsibilities
- Help patients take prescribed medication
- Assist patients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside
- Assist patients with personal care and hygiene
- Help patients with physical therapy exercises
- Prepare meals
- Perform light housekeeping duties
- Be a pleasant and supportive companion
- Report all incidents
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Skills
- Willingness to learn
- Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid (CPR)
- Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
- Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
- Respectful and compassionate
- Good time management skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong ethics
- Physical endurance
Care needed for:
- Senior
Hours per week:
- 30-39
Typical end time:
- 7PM
Typical start time:
- 7AM
Frequency needed:
- 3 days a week
- Rotating weekends
Work Remotely
- No
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Choose your own hours
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Rotating weekends
Language:
- English (Required)
License/Certification:
- Food Handler Certification (Preferred)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Magnolia, TX 77354 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12 - $14