Caregiver/Personal Assistant

The Personal Assistant provides and documents resident care. All employees are expected to model professionalism, compassion and will promote teamwork. The personal assistant is the first responder to resident calls and promptly reports changes of condition. CPR certification is preferred.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform and complete each essential duty satisfactorily. The personal assistant must have excellent communication and language skills which enable them to perform their duties and interact effectively with residents, guests and community personnel. The employee must meet all specific state and federal regulations for assuming the position and must complete an initial orientation program and regular on-going in-service programs. The following training, diplomas and certifications are required for this position: HIV and Infection Control Training/Certification; high school diploma and/or GED equivalent. CPR/First Aid certification preferred. The Personal Assistant must be flexible and prepared to work a variety of shifts.

The Personal Assistant will plan and organize his/her assignment to benefit the residents and delivery of care, within the guidelines established by wellness policies. Performs all duties according to the directions and instructions of the Director of Wellness, Director of Memory Care, and the Executive Director.

Areas of Responsibility:

1. Resident Care and Supportive Tasks

a. Accomplishes duties observing all appropriate safety practices, policies and procedures.

b. Recognizes change in residents’ conditions (e.g., skin condition, respiration, mobility, behavior, etc,) reports changes promptly to supervisor. If supervisor is not available, employee determines if sufficient emergency conditions exist to necessitate calling 911, the family and the Director of Wellness and/or the Manager-On-Duty.

c. Practices infection control and special precautions in all resident care duties.

d. Cooperates with the nurse on-duty to accomplish wellness and care goals.

e. Assists residents with activities of daily living as scheduled and needed.

f. Obtains residents’ temperature, blood pressure and weight as needed and accurately records data in the correct resident’s file.

g. Is responsible for dining room tasks in Assisted Living and Memory Care, where needed and/or directed. Dining room tasks may include, but not limited to serving meals, clearing and cleaning after each meal and assisting residents to eat.

h. Is responsible for laundry and light housekeeping as assigned and as needed.

i. Maintains working knowledge of fire and disaster plans and has working knowledge of their own responsibilities under emergency conditions. Participates in fire and elopement drills as directed by the Director of Wellness and/or Director of Memory Care.

j. Attends in-service and monthly staff meetings.

k. Leads and assists residents during activity programs, memory enhancement programs and

performance improvement exercises in the Assisted Living Neighborhood. Follows provided outline for leading activities or programming as assigned by DOA or WWMC.

l. Responsible for leading activity programs, memory enhancement programs and performance improvement exercises in the Memory Care Neighborhood where needed and directed. Follows provided outline for leading activities or programming as assigned by DOA or WWMC.

m. Completes filing, answers phones and performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the nurse-on-duty, the Director of Wellness and/or the Director of Memory Care.

n. Maintains a working knowledge and demonstrates acceptable performance skills in:

1. Resident rights and responsibilities.

2. Respect for residents’ belongings.

3. Respect for residents’ privacy.

4. Respect for residents’ religious beliefs.

5. Respect for interpersonal relationships with family and other staff members.

6. Confidentially of medical information.

o. Completes documentation according to company policy and procedures.

2. General

a. Reports to work according to schedule and company policy, including during severe weather situations.

b. Complies with community dress code and wears name identification badge.

c. Promotes a positive, respectful and supportive environment for all residents, co-workers, families and guests.

d. Performs administrative and housekeeping tasks as directed by the Director of Wellness and/or Director of Memory Care..

e. Assists with marketing efforts, including special events and tours.

f. Responds to resident needs and submits ideas and recommendations for improving service delivery.

g. Assist with community outings as directed and as needed.

h. Completes resident care tasks according to the service plan, including checking on residents every 2 hours or as directed by the Director of Wellness and/or Director of Memory Care.

i. Respects privacy, employee and resident confidentiality and does not enter administrative offices without supervision and authorization.

J. Adheres to Blake Management policies and procedures.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• New Braunfels, TX 78130 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• New Braunfels, TX 78130: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person