Caregiver

CaregiverThe Caregiver position provides support for our community's residents with the essential day-to-day tasks they can no longer perform or need help with. Caregivers are responsible for helping people with their daily tasks, such as laundry, cleaning, bathing, dressing, and taking their medication. Successful Caregivers are sensitive, respectful and are passionate about helping those in need.What You'll DoHelping with personal hygiene, including bathing, grooming, and dressingSupporting residents with medicationRepositioning residents in bed and escorting them around the communityToileting, incontinent careTake vital signs, such as blood pressure, heart rate and pulseObserve and report on residents' health, escalating any problems efficiently and effectivelyDetail daily reports to Nurse, or designated charge person, at end of shiftProvide emotional support and serve as a source of comfort for residents and their loved onesAssist residents with mobility by helping them get in and out of bed, chairs, or wheelchairs.Assist residents with eating and drinking.Responsibilities include customer service, caregiving, resident safety and communication.What You'll BringPOSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, although mandatory in certain states.Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years old, or the age required by state regulations, whichever is higher.Working experience alone, on a team, and on projects start to finishStrong emotional intelligence and listening skillsDedication to the medical field, especially towards working with the residentsMust pass State and company background checks and drug test.Take Vital signsAssisting resident with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)Medication supervision (within the scope of the state regulations)Read, write, speak and understand the English language.The Forum at The Woodlands is a beautiful community in Woodlands, TX, with more than 350 units offering independent living, assisted living, and Alzheimer's care.