Caregiver

Skilled CaregiverLocation: Terrell Hills, TX / Bandera Rd Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PMPay: $15 for CNA and $14 for Non-licensedJob Description: We are seeking a compassionate and skilled caregiver to provide support and care for an individual in the Terrell Hills area. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting with daily living activities, including but not limited to:Duties/Responsibilities: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, 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;Understand and apply basic infection control principles and procedures. Contact the supervisor with any concerns related to infection control.Follow the Plan of Care (Instruction Sheet) as instructed by the Agency's health care professional.Document appropriately according to the Plan of Care and submit all documentation per agency policy.Observe physical and gross behavioral changes in the patient's condition or family situation and report to the office.Follow the visit schedule and indicate changes in the schedule as appropriate.Promptly contact patients and the office whenever unable to visit a patient as scheduled and give a full report concerning patient care, visit times, etc.Communicate appropriately with patient/family and Agency personnel.Attend required in-services and meetings as identified by the Agency. (Must have 12 hours of in-service per year.)Adhere to the Agency's Policies and Procedures.Perform other duties as assigned.Participate in Performance Improvement activities as indicated.