What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver position at United Woundcare Institute?
Caregiver – United Wound Care Institute
📍 Santa Fe, Houston, Texas
🕒 Onsite | Full-Time Role
About United Wound Care Institute
United Wound Care Institute is a rapidly growing wound care and chronic disease management organization offering advanced, on-site clinical services to patients across Texas. Our mission is to improve patient outcomes with compassionate care, modern treatment protocols, and a patient-first approach.
We are expanding our team in Santa Fe, Houston, Texas and seeking a dedicated Caregiver to support our clinical operations and patient care services.
Position Summary
The Caregiver will work closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, and clinical staff to provide hands-on patient care, monitor patient conditions, and support daily wound care activities. This is a fully onsite role requiring strong interpersonal skills, reliability, and a caring attitude toward elderly and chronically ill patients.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist patients with daily living activities, mobility, hygiene, and comfort needs
- Support wound care procedures under supervision of medical professionals
- Take and record vitals, monitor symptoms, and report changes to clinical staff
- Maintain patient cleanliness, safety, and dignity at all times
- Ensure proper documentation of patient care activities
- Assist with appointment preparation, room setup, and equipment readiness
- Provide compassionate, patient-focused care and emotional support
- Follow infection control, safety protocols, and HIPAA compliance guidelines
- Communicate professionally with staff, patients, and families
Requirements
Must-Have:
- Previous experience as a caregiver, CNA, medical assistant, or similar role
- High school diploma or GED (CNA certification preferred but not mandatory)
- Ability to lift/move patients safely (up to 40 lbs)
- Strong communication and patient-handling skills
- Ability to work onsite in Santa Fe, Houston, Texas
Preferred:
- Experience working with wound care or chronic care patients
- Basic knowledge of vitals, patient charts, and clinical documentation
- Valid CPR/BLS certification (or willingness to obtain)
Work Environment & Schedule
- Onsite at United Wound Care facility in Santa Fe, Houston, Texas
- Full-time schedule — Monday to Friday (some flexibility required)
- Fast-paced, patient-care-focused clinical environment
Why Join United Wound Care Institute?
- Work with a mission-driven clinical team
- Career growth opportunities in wound care and chronic disease management
- Supportive leadership and continuous training
- Meaningful work improving patient lives every day