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Personal Care Giver PT/PRNBlue Skies West - San Antonio, TX 78245OverviewSalary Range $14.50 Hourly Position Type PRN Job Shift Per DepartmentDescriptionJoin Our Team at Blue Skies of Texas Senior Living Community!Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of our residents? We're actively looking for dedicated individuals to join our healthcare teams in our Assisted Living, Dementia & Alzheimer Care, Hospice, and Skilled Nursing facilities. We celebrate unique perspectives, backgrounds, and talents, providing an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Join us in providing exceptional care and creating a vibrant community where everyone feels like family.We are committed to providing our team with the support they need. At Blue Skies of Texas, we offer medical, dental, and vision benefits! Some of our unique benefits we offer are:Employee Assistance ProgramEmployee Appreciation Bonus (twice a year)Employee Referral Bonus ProgramA generous PTO programWe are seeking a Personal Care Giver for our Memory Care center to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply now!As a Personal Care Giver, you will be responsible for providing direct care for residents who are cognitively, emotionally, and functionally impaired. You will guide or assist residents with those activities of daily living that they are unable to perform without assistance, fostering at all times the residents independence, dignity, and freedom of choice.What you will do in this role:Assists residents with scheduled activities, providing encouragement, support, and opportunities for family participation.Provides direct personal care assistance, including dressing, grooming, eating, and mobility as needed.Uses appropriate techniques, prompts, and cues when interacting with residents, including those with dementia or Alzheimer's disease.Monitors residents' functional abilities, swallowing precautions, and overall condition; promptly reports changes or concerns to the Supervisor.Assists with dining services, household skills, and use of adaptive equipment (visual, auditory, and mobility aids).Maintains a safe, clean, and sanitary environment by performing household duties in all residential areas.Communicates effectively with residents, families, staff, and outside support agencies; refers medical questions to appropriate leadership.Functions as a cooperative team member while maintaining professionalism in a fast paced environment.Documents resident activities, levels of care, and service plan compliance according to policy.Monitors equipment and follows proper procedures to ensure safety and emergency preparedness.Assists with care of household pets, plants, and contributes to quality improvement initiatives.Attends required meetings, trainings, service plan reviews, and performs other duties as assigned.QualificationsQualifications:Required: High school diploma or equivalentRequired: Must show proof of successful completion and certification of a Texas Food Handlers Program or successfully complete within 60 days of hirePreferred: Prior geriatric nursing assistance care and dementia care experiencePreferred: Nursing Assistant Certification, as well as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, automated external defibrillator, and First Aid certifications
Worksite address
san antonio, TX, 78201, US
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