General Patient Care Job In San Antonio, Texas
Wellness Associate - Sponsoring Congregations - Full Time
San Antonio, Texas 78209 Type of Facility: Hospital
Summary:
The CCVI Wellness Associate assists in providing supportive care to the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas, residing in the Village at Incarnate Word (Village), and residing external to the Village, when needed. The Wellness Associate represents the office of Wellness in a professional manner and provides overall support in maintaining the needs of the Sisters. The Wellness Associate recognizes that the Sisters’ health and wellness are all encompassing and includes physical, social, spiritual, and emotional components. This position serves as a member of the CCVI Center for Wholistic Care (Wellness, Pastoral Care, and Residential Life).
· Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
· Assists Sisters residing in the Village as needed; coordinates with Village nursing staff with this care; assists Sisters residing external to the Village when needed.
· Assists Sisters who have requested support services or who have been identified as needing additional assistance or other related services.
· Assists Sisters in communication, when required, with health care personnel including primary physicians.
· Maintains confidentiality at all times; maintains professional boundaries in relationships with the Sisters.
· Exhibits ability to provide direct personal care for the Sisters such as activities of daily living, light exercise, focused / therapeutic conversation, light meal preparation, meal delivery, bathing, non-invasive therapeutic therapy such as application of hot / cold packs, topical preparations, etc.
· Maintains a log of all therapeutic interactions with the Sisters and provides update to the Wellness LVN Coordinator as required. Notifies Wellness LVN Coordinator of situations requiring immediate attention due to any significant change in Sister's health status.
· On a rotational basis, is on call for the Sisters when scheduled; is available to come in for emergency situations.
· Transports Sisters to various events.
· Has ability to drive and accompany Sisters to medical appointments when needed.
· Communicates with Wellness, Pastoral Care and Residential Life Teams and Village staff.
· Exhibits ability to accommodate and adjust to changes in duties and responsibilities to meet the needs of the Sisters.
· Must be flexible and able to adapt to changes as they relate to duties and responsibilities.
· Must consistently demonstrate compassion and patience.
· Must exhibit excellent communication skills.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma Required
- Some experience as a caregiver in service to elderly preferred
- Basic computer skills
- Effective communication skills (listening, verbal, written)
- CPR Certification Preferred
- Active Texas driver’s license required
Work Type:
Full Time
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CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures.
Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.
To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.
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