2-10 Memory Care Caregiver

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Franklin Companies

2-10 Memory Care Caregiver

San Antonio, TX
Full Time
Paid
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    Franklin Park Alamo Heights is one of the premier retirement communities in San Antonio.
    Located in Alamo Heights, our employees are among the very best in San Antonio.
    Our beautiful campus offers upscale Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care.
    WHAT YOU WILL LOVE ABOUT THIS JOB:
    • The variety of duties
    • The small-scale residential “neighborhoods” of 15 residents
    • The person-centered model of care
    • The 4 on/2 off work schedule allowing you to know your days off well in advance
    • Great benefits

    JOB DESCRIPTION:

    Our caregivers provide “person-centered” care, which means our residents are provided with Individualized services using a holistic approach

    Caregivers working in our memory care setting will receive specialized training in dementia and working effectively with residents with dementia.

    Our caregivers assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): dining, dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, and transfers and ambulating. Helping our residents maintain as much independence as possible is important, therefore, our caregivers encourage resident independence and/or participation to the extent of their abilities and offer choice and control. Caregivers also actively promote resident engagement in hobbies and other interests, as well as their participation in community programs and events. Caregivers working the night shift are also involved with providing laundry services and cleaning equipment.

    THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:

    • Have training and/or experience as a Care Giver or have experience working as a Med Tech
    • Be very dependable
    • Have patience and the ability to relate to people with memory challenges
    • Want to work as part of a team

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

    The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:

    • Able to communicate effectively (speak and hear) with senior adults using professionally acceptable language, tone and terms (no profanity).
    • Stand, walk, sit, push, climb and/or balance, stoop, bend or kneel during an eight-hour shift.
    • Use hands and fingers to perform fine motor movements including buttoning and zipping clothing
    • Lifting and/or transferring residents weighing up to 250 pounds with assistance
    • Close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision is required
    • Potential exposure to infectious diseases, blood, feces, urine, chemicals, and unpleasant odors throughout the shift.

    BENEFITS:

    • Generous Paid Time Off
    • Low Cost Health Insurance
    • Low Cost Vision Insurance
    • Low Cost Dental Insurance
    • 401(k) access after 60 days
    • Holiday Pay
    • Bereavement Leave
    • Tuition Reimbursement

    Franklin Park Alamo Heights is located at 230 Sunset Rd. San Antonio, TX 78209.

    Franklin Park is dedicated to providing residential communities where seniors and their families feel right at home immediately upon entering our doors. We’re inspired by excellence and committed to “dedication in every detail". To learn more about our company, go to www.franklinpark.org

    Please apply directly to this job on our website using the link below or search for other opportunities available on our website.

    Job link:https://franklin-companies.hiringthing.com/job/291850/caregiver-med-aides-all-shifts-hiring-bonus-of-1-200

    Careers website: https://franklin-companies.hiringthing.com/