PRN Caregiver

An experienced caregiver is needed at Franklin Park Sonterra.

Sonterra is a beautiful retirement community in Stone Oak, where assisted living is provided in a small-scale residential (not institutional) environment. The schedule for this position is 5 day schedule - to include most weekends.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): dining, dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, and transfers and mobility. Facilitates their independence and/or participation to the extent of their abilities, and offers choice and control. Actively promotes resident engagement in hobbies and interests, and their participation in community programs and events.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides quality care and assistance to residents in accordance with the community’s philosophy and policies and resident rights.
• Assists residents in meeting their physical, emotional and spiritual needs: engages residents in meaningful conversation during care, encourages them to develop relationships in the community and eat meals in the dining room and, and facilitates their participation in programs and social events.
• Provides scheduled care and ADL assistance to residents according to daily assignments. Assists them with dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, transfers and mobility (ADLs) and chores to the extent specified in the service plan. May help residents onto and off of toilet, into and out of bed, and with personal hygiene including brushing hair and using soap and washcloth during showers. Practices proper body mechanics when lifting and transferring. Asks for assistance as needed and follows all safety guidelines.
• Notifies supervising nurse of any changes in resident's condition.
• Responds promptly in person to resident calls, assisting them as the situation requires.
• Checks residents every two (2) hours (or as otherwise scheduled) and documents special needs, services provided, and or changes in condi...