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Infection Control Nurse

apartment Connally Memorial Medical Center location_onFloresville, TX

Job Details Job Location : Main 499 - Floresville, TX Position Type : Full Time Education Level : 4 Year Degree Salary Range : Undisclosed Travel Percentage : None Job Shift : Day Job Category : Health Care Description Summary . Assists infection control manager in the promotion and application of infection control measures to prevent and/or control infections among patients and employees. Facilitates compliance with requirements of Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Department of Public Health Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reviews computer census report to identify patients with community acquired disease daily. Identifies patients with a communicable disease and prevents exposure to others as needed. Qualitatively reviews patient records for health-care acquired infection. Compares laboratory reports with communicable diseases list to identify conditions that require infection control procedures. Advises and consults with physicians, nurses, and hospital personnel concerning precautions to be taken to protect patients, staff, and other persons from possible contamination or infection. Investigates infection control problems and arranges for follow-up care for persons exposed to infection or disease. Instructs hospital personnel in universal and specific infection control procedures. Position also serves as Employee Health Nurse. Responsible for maintaining all immunization records for hospital staff. Education and/or Experience Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Bachelor of science degree in nursing or equivalent Current license to practice in state Infection control/epidemiology educational course Certification from Board of Infection Control preferred , Other Skills and Abilities Minimum of two years experience working with infection control methods with computer background preferred Other Qualifications Assists infection control manager in the promotion and application of infection control measures to prevent and/or control infections among patients and employees. Facilitates compliance with requirements of Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Department of Public Health Qualifications Education and/or Experience Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Bachelor of science degree in nursing or equivalent Current license to practice in state Infection control/epidemiology educational course Certification from Board of Infection Control preferred Other Skills and Abilities Minimum of two years experience working with infection control methods with computer background preferred Other Qualifications Assists infection control manager in the promotion and application of infection control measures to prevent and/or control infections among patients and employees. Facilitates compliance with requirements of Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Department of Public Health

Caregiver

Part-time

Caregiver

apartment Five Star Senior Living location_onSan Antonio, TX

The Opportunity The Caregiver position provides support for our community’s residents with the essential day-to-day tasks they can no longer perform or need help with. Caregivers are responsible for helping people with their daily tasks, such as laundry, cleaning, bathing, dressing, and taking their medication. Successful Caregivers are sensitive, respectful and are passionate about helping those in need. What You’ll Do Helping with personal hygiene, including bathing, grooming, and dressing Supporting residents with medication Repositioning residents in bed and escorting them around the community Toileting, incontinent care Take vital signs, such as blood pressure, heart rate and pulse Observe and report on residents’ health, escalating any problems efficiently and effectively Detail daily reports to Nurse, or designated charge person, at end of shift Provide emotional support and serve as a source of comfort for residents and their loved ones Assist residents with mobility by helping them get in and out of bed, chairs, or wheelchairs. Assist residents with eating and drinking. Responsibilities include customer service, caregiving, resident safety and communication. What You’ll Bring POSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, although mandatory in certain states. Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years old, or the age required by state regulations, whichever is higher. Working experience alone, on a team, and on projects start to finish Strong emotional intelligence and listening skills Dedication to the medical field, especially towards working with the residents Must pass State and company background checks and drug test. Take Vital signs Assisting resident with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Medication supervision (within the scope of the state regulations) Read, write, speak and understand the English language.