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CAREGIVER - CYPRESS
Full Time • Houston, TX
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Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Training & development
- Competitive salary
Caregiver
Description: This position provides custodial and personal care services to clients that
contract with Assisting Hands for services under the direction of the Staffing Coordinator
in compliance with the Plan of Care.
Education: High School Diploma/GED required
Qualifications: One (1) year experience in the home or long-term care setting is
preferred.
Reports to: Staffing Coordinator
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Description: This position provides custodial and personal care services to clients that
contract with Assisting Hands for services under the direction of the Staffing Coordinator
in compliance with the Plan of Care.
Education: High School Diploma/GED required
Qualifications: One (1) year experience in the home or long-term care setting is
preferred.
Reports to: Staffing Coordinator
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Creating a Nurturing Environment:
- Ensure a pristine, secure, and health-focused ambiance within the client's residence.
- Perform light cleaning and organization in areas such as bathrooms, sleeping quarters, and living spaces.
- Attend to tasks related to the client's laundry and dishes.
Personal Care Activities:
- Execute all personal care activities outlined in the written Plan of Care.
- Assist with personal hygiene, ambulation, exercise, eating, dressing, shaving, physical transfers, and other assigned duties.
Nutritional Support:
- Provide necessary nutritional support tailored to the client's needs.
Monitoring and Reporting:
- Promptly report any changes in the client's condition.
Specialized Assistance:
- Aid in the use of daily living aids (e.g., wheelchair, walker, Hoyer (lift).
- Conduct prescribed range of motion exercises.
- Educate family members on household routines and skills.
- Monitor intake and output of fluids.
- Record vital signs and other health-related activities.
Medication Assistance:
- Support the client in self-administration of medication.
- Handle medication containers according to guidelines.
- Maintain records of medication assistance activities.
Additional Medication Support:
- Prepare necessary items for medication administration (e.g., juice, water, cups, spoons).
- Open and close medication containers or tear foil on prepackaged medications.
- Assist clients in the self-administration process.
Infection Control and Compliance:
- Adhere to the agency's infection control policies, including proper hand washing techniques per CDC Guidelines.
- Follow all policies and procedures outlined in the agency’s Policy and Procedure
- Manual, Caregiver Handbook, and Caregiver Training Manual.
Work Schedule:
- Hours are dependent on assignment.
- Shifts available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week based on availability. (Note: Assisting Hands does not guarantee hours.)
Join our team and make a meaningful impact by providing compassionate care to those who need it most. Apply today!
Compensation: $14.00 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Assisting Hands Home Care prides itself on offering compassionate, dependable home care to their clients across the US. Their unparalleled reputation of quality home care covers a broad spectrum of services ranging from aging care for the elderly, post-surgery care, transitional care from a hospital or rehab, to post maternity care for those mothers who need care after the birth of their child.
Aside from the company’s mission for quality home care and passion for the value of family, one of the other reasons that Assisting Hands has provided such exceptional care to their clients is due to their high standards for hiring.
According to the company’s Vice President, Gail Stout, Assisting Hands Home Care believes that the caregivers are the face of the company. “Our agencies hire caregivers that first and foremost align with our company’s core values.” Gail went on to explain that their agencies do a complete interview process of each hiring candidate. “We look for the three most important qualities in our caregivers which is professionalism, empathy, and strong communication skills.” Additionally, the agencies do a comprehensive background screening, training and verification of skill competency. “Each AHHC agency has a robust pool of caregivers but we are always looking to hire additional caregivers that meet our guidelines and criteria for caring for our clients,” Gail said.
According to some of the agencies’ caregivers, Assisting Hands motivates their employees to give the best care possible. “They treat their caregivers with very high standards,” said Fatima L. She went on to say that the company strives to provide quality care to their clients for all their individual needs. “Because of this quality care it makes a great difference to all elderly clients and their families.”
Some of the other comments made by various Assisting Hands caregivers are “I applaud this company for the high standards and ethics that I have witnessed…” - Julie J.
“I have worked for home care companies in the past and none of them are at all like Assisting Hands Home Care. I feel like a genuinely valued employee.” Kelsey L.
“What I have experienced since working at AHHC is that the company truly cares about its clients just as well as its employees. They are always willing to help and go the extra mile to meet everyone’s needs.” LaEasha G.
Assisting Hands Home Care and their employees believe that there is value to offering dependable care and compassion to those in need which is witnessed on a daily basis by both the staff and the clients. No matter what service is being provided, from light housekeeping and making meals to helping with bathing and grooming needs, caring for others with dignity and dedication is paramount to Assisting Hands Home Care which is reflected in AHHC caregivers.
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Paid Sick Leave/Paid Time Off
Referral bonus for new Clients & Caregivers
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