Caregiver Memory Care

Description

Iris Memory Care of Rowlett is looking for caregivers/personal care attendants like you! We have full-time and part-time shifts available. Our greatest need right now is for overnight shifts, 10pm - 6am. 

We are a small, freestanding memory care assisted living community in the Dallas suburb of Rowlett, east of downtown near Lake Hubbard. We have a small campus with a total of 48 residents split between two buildings. As a community focused on memory care, all of our residents are coping with Alzheimer's or other form of dementia. We are an age-in-place community, so you will care for residents all throughout the spectrum of the disease. 

This is a great opportunity for a candidate looking for growth opportunities! We are able to train caregivers in-house and delegate for medication passing.

Rate of pay for caregivers starts at $14-$14.50 per hour, based on experience. Rate of pay is negotiable based upon experience. Priority will be given to candidates who have worked with seniors before. 

Benefits available include:

• Free meals
• Free uniform shirts
• Direct deposit
• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• PTO
• Employee Assistance Program EAP

Specific Responsibilities:

Responsible for providing Resident services and other duties as assigned. Duties include personal services, activities of daily living, housekeeping, laundry, social-recreational activities, life enrichment, delegated tasks (if applicable to state), meal services, and other tasks as needed for Resident care and service delivery.

Primary Essential Job Duties:

• Adheres to and conveys philosophy of supporting dignity, privacy, independence, choice, individuality, and a home-like environment for Residents.
• Assists with activities of daily living/ADL’s, environmental orientation, dining services, life enrichment programs, laundry and housekeeping, meal services, and other care services assigned, while encouraging self-care and independence. 
• Offers comfort and support, emotionally and physically, to Residents.
• Assists with vital signs and weight monitoring monthly or more frequently as required for all Residents and completes all required documentation. 
• Puts Resident Service First: Ensures that Residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere, which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights
• Assists with individual Resident and group social recreational activities.

Qualifications

Job Qualifications:

• Minimum one year experience in working with older adults as a personal care assistant preferred. 
• Twelve (12) plus years of education preferred. High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 18 years old, or older if required per the state regulations.
• Experience with dementia residents preferred.
• Meet continuing education requirements and certifications on job classification and position, including state requirements.
• Ability/willingness to perform all position responsibilities adequately.

Salary : $14 - $15