About Us
Villa South Assisted Living & Memory Care is a "warm & comforting" community that has a reputation for wonderful care at a more affordable rate. We believe we offer the best value in assisted living in Corpus Christi. We seek experienced and reliable team members who work well with fellow staff in both Assisted Living & Memory Care communities in support of our senior residents! Caregivers may be trained to do Medication management.
CARE ATTENDANT, Assisted Living Facility - Day Shift (12 hours) full-time or part-time
This individual must have a demonstrated passion to work with the elderly. We would love to learn about your background and interests.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES for Personal Care Assistants include the following:
-Maintains a clean, neat professional appearance following nursing assistants' dress code.
-Shows a loving, caring attitude with residents, families and other staff members at all times.
-Communicates clearly and appropriately in a soft tone showing patience and respect.
-Receives report from shift nurse prior to each shift worked.
-Follows nurses' assignment and instructions and assumes responsibility for assigned resident's care.
-Assists residents with bathing, grooming and personal needs.
-Assists residents with bowel and bladder needs and with incontinence protection products.
-Assists residents in dressing or undressing.
-Assists residents in ambulating or transferring from bed, chair, wheelchair or commode.
-Assists residents to and from dining room during meal times.
-Assists residents to planned activities in which they wish to participate.
-Provides privacy for residents by always knocking prior to entering room.
-Maintains a safe, clean, organized and quiet environment through the facility.
-Attends scheduled staff meetings and in-services and/or receives required training as state regulations outline.
-Understands fire and disaster plans and reacts appropriately if an emergency arises.
-Makes beds.
-Knowledgeable of and implements all safety, universal precautions and Company policies/procedures for the protection of residents, co-workers and self.
-Works in both Villa's Assisted Living and Memory Care communities.
-Performs other tasks as needed by the Wellness Director and Wellness Manager.
PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
-Walking, bending, lifting, grasping, pushing, pulling, reaching
-Ability to communicate with residents, families and personnel.
-Ability to remain calm under stress.
-Ability to demonstrate patience, tact, courtesy, enthusiasm and positive attitude.
-Ability to read and write in English.
-Qualifications and Skills
Applicant must:
-Be at least 18 years of age
