Elderly caregiver Jobs in Dallas, TX

Caregiver : Full-TimeShift : 6a-6p or 6p-6a (12hr.)Salary : $15.00-$16.00 / hr.GENERAL SUMMARY : The RCA / Caregiver assists the licensed nursing staff by performing routine assistance with activities of daily living.PRINCIPLE DUTIES : Essential Job Duties :

• Assists residents with dressing, grooming, eating, bathing, positioning, turning, toileting and exercising.
• Gives treatments, performs tests, carries out procedures and collects specimens as instructed.
• Reports and records observations and results of treatments, tests, procedures and specimens when indicated.
• Transfers, transports and escorts residents as needed.
• Answers signal lights promptly.
• Changes bed linens, makes beds and keeps rooms clean and orderly.Other Duties :
• Maintains safe and sanitary workstations and equipment.
• Encourages independence, attendance at activities, restorative programs and rehabilitation.
• Attends in-service training and education session, as assigned.
• Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.QUALIFICATIONS : 1. Prior geriatric experience is preferred.2. Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic. Ability to document care given.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS : Frequent standing, stooping, bending, stretching, squatting; may be exposed to blood and body fluids which may contain HIV and / or HBV; must be able to transport residents via wheelchair, gerichair or shower chair, pushing up to 150 lbs. unassisted. Must be able to transfer, lift, turn and position a resident weighing up to 125 lbs. unassisted, or with the assistance of one for a resident weighing over 125 lbs. Must be able to stoop, bend, stretch, squat, stand, and walk for up to 90% of the work day. May be subjected to offensive odors and combative behavior. Must be able to reach up to a level of six feet; must be able to push a dietary cart up to 40 lbs unassisted. Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. frequently, and 50 lbs. occasionally.