Job Description

Position Title: Caregiver

Hourly: $12

Schedule: Varies / Part-Time

Who we are:

When you work at Carillon Senior Living , you’ll notice that it’s more than a place to retire, it’s a thriving community of seniors who are passionate about West Texas values, the Lubbock community and all things Texas Tech. It’s a uniquely uplifting community where active older adults enjoy vibrant living, rewarding opportunities, exceptional hospitality, and great friendships. We just celebrated 50 years of serving Lubbock and West Texas as a trusted senior living community. You won't find our unique combination of an all-inclusive lifestyle, superior hospitality, and beautiful location anywhere else. We are currently seeking an experienced Caregiver to join our team. If you’re looking for a different perspective on healthcare and senior living come join us today!

You will enjoy:

• Tuition reimbursement & scholarship opportunities
• Employee Referral Program resulting in $300-$500 for each successful employment referral
• Offering Everyday Pay!
• Your personal and professional growth is important to us, so we provide continual professional training and career advancement opportunities.
You will enjoy being part of a great team in a fun, engaging work environment!

Who you are:

• Has compassion for senior citizens
• Able to work with moderate to heavy physical effort 95% of the workday
• Able to stand and walk long distances up to 8 hours per day
• Able to stoop and work from a kneeling position, perform repetitive bending, reaching, and stretching
• Able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. independently
• Able to operate a vacuum, work in confined spaces around furniture and breakable objects, and have constant contact with residents
• Able to handle unpleasant odors, high heat levels, and institutional cleaning chemicals
• Has effective communication skills, both oral and written
• Able to handle a multiplicity of routine tasks, following specific instructions carefully and general instructions completely
Holds a high school diploma or GED or is in the process of obtaining diploma or GED

Summary:

The Caregiver is responsible for following the Companion Plan of Services to enhance the quality of life for clients who can benefit from companionship, emotional support, and assistance with appropriate instrumental Activities of Daily Living.

Job Expectations:

• Assist all residents/clients with a high quality of personal care, including but not limited to; bathing, dressing, grooming, shaving, incontinent care, foot care, vital signs, height and weight checks per policy
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• If requested by the client or responsible party, verbally reminding client to take routine medications
• Accompanying clients to doctor appointments, recreational outings or shopping
• Communication skills including giving report to on-coming Caregiver
• Observation, reporting and documentation of client status and the services provided
• Basic infection control procedures
• Helping maintain a clean and safe environment
• Physical, emotional and developmental characteristics of the population served, including the need for respect for the client, his privacy and property
• Food preparation and household chores
• Assist residents with mealtime - cuts food, encourages to eat
• Complete and document shift assignments as assigned, if unable to complete, report to Caregiver Manager
• Communicate to residents, families, Department Heads and the Director of Resident Services / Health & Wellness Navigator when needed
• Provide activities as planned and/or directed.
• Quick response to calls and emergencies
• Attendance and participation in staff meetings
• Complete, accurate and timely documentation
Other tasks as assigned by manager /director

Hospitality Focus:

Carillon Senior Living fully embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, we include the following hospitality promises as a guide for our interpersonal interactions with residents, co-workers, and guests:

• We greet residents, employees, and guests warmly, by name, and with a smile.

• We treat everyone with courteous respect.

• We strive to anticipate resident, employee, and guest needs and act accordingly.

• We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.

• We hold ourselves and one another accountable.

• We embrace and value our differences.

• We make residents, employees, and guests feel important.

• We ask, “Is there anything else I can do for you?”

• We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.

• We pay attention to details.

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