Caregiver Dayshift - Arlington
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Responsibilities $12.50 hrly Must be able to work weekends Assisting residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, eating and restroom assistance. Implement and support the resident care plans Assisting some residents in transferring from one place to another (example: bed to wheelchair) Caregivers provide a clean home for the residents which include ensuring the home, bedrooms, kitchen and laundry are cleaned according to schedule.
Caregivers will provide medication assistance to residents by reminding the resident’s to take their medications, helping the resident open their medication, and observing that the resident took their medication. Adhere to the Alcohol and Drug Free workplace policy Other duties as required Qualifications Must also possess patience and understanding to care for residents with dementia. Important that they display a positive attitude and have an outgoing personality.
Maintain a professional appearance Must also be a person who is willing to take initiative and react to potential crises that will occur in a home for dementia sufferers. They must take pride in their work and be a good communicator. Must clear a criminal background check Documentation of immunizations Must be at least 18 years of age or a high school graduate Experience with Seniors is preferred.
CNA is preferred but not required Be able to lift, carry, push and pull 50 pounds Must also possess patience and understanding to care for residents with dementia. Important that they display a positive attitude and have an outgoing personality. Maintain a professional appearance Must also be a person who is willing to take initiative and react to potential crises that will occur in a home for dementia sufferers.
They must take pride in their work and be a good communicator. Must clear a criminal background check Documentation of immunizations Must be at least 18 years of age or a high school graduate Experience with Seniors is preferred. CNA is preferred but not required Be able to lift, carry, push and pull 50 pounds