Iris Memory Care of Rowlett is looking for caregivers for our 6:00am - 2:00pm and 2:00pm - 10:00pm shifts. We have full-time and part-time shifts available!

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 in-house and delegate for medication passing, and may have opportunity later for promotion to shift lead.

Rate of pay for caregivers starts at $14-$14.25 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.

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.

Promotes the IRIS mission statement.

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.
• Receives and gives report from the previous shift and to the next shift.
• Reviews and carries out task assignments with the Wellness Director/Designated Supervisor.
• Assists with orientation of new staff to job responsibilities.
• Provides services as indicated on Resident assessment, task sheets, and service plans.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and follows infection control procedures.
• Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for Residents, staff, and visitors.
• Observes problems, concerns, issues observed with Resident suites, the building, and the grounds and communicates them to the designated supervisor.
• Observes changes in Resident status, needs, or preferences and communicates them to the Wellness Director and/or Designated Supervisor.
• Offers comfort and support, emotionally and physically, to Residents.
• Reports Resident and staff concerns and/or issues to the Wellness Director and/or Executive Director, as designated.
• 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
• Adheres to all established policies and procedures.
• Records Resident information as required.
• Assists with individual Resident and group social recreational activities.
• Follows the policies and procedures relating to Resident care and oversight of all health care related services.

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.