Are you looking to boost your career in the Senior Housing Industry? We are looking for someone with a positive and friendly attitude. A Care Partner should be empathetic with a sensitive and compassionate approach for our residents. Works well with a team and has a love for seniors! If you believe this is you, we'd love to meet you!
Empowering Lives, Inspiring Purpose: We envision a world where every individual discovers greater purpose and deep meaning through abundant opportunities and unwavering support, enhancing one's journey in life.
CARE PARTNER (Day Shift Needed 6am to 2pm) Caregiver Experience Preferred
Who you are:The Care Partner is responsible for assisting the resident in all areas of care as assigned by the Administrator or Resident Care Coordinator.
What you will do:
- Adheres to and conveys Community's philosophy of maintaining elements of self-care and encouraging independence.
- Receives report from the previous shift and medication aide.
- Reads the shift-to-shift report and shower schedule for information and changes before coming on shift. Documents in the shift-to-shift report book and ADL binder before going off shift.
- Assists with activities of daily living, environmental orientation, vital signs, simple treatments, and other care.
- Escorts residents to and from the dining room while encouraging residents to find their own way.
- Assists with serving meals and dining room duties as instructed.
- Provides laundry and housekeeping services to residents as assigned.
- Demonstrates knowledge of infection control via proper handling of equipment, soiled linen, bedpans, urinals, and adequate hand washing.
- Documents are given adhering to Community policies and procedures.
- Maintains a clean, neat, comfortable, and safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors including housekeeping duties as assigned.
- Reports deficiencies observed in resident apartments, clothing/linen, and facility in general.
- Observes any changes in resident physical or mental status and communicates to the Administrator or Resident Assistant Supervisor.
- Is thoroughly familiar with fire, missing persons, and other emergency procedures; follows Community policy and procedures detailed in fire and disaster plans.
- Avoids loss, breakage, and waste of supplies and equipment.
- Relieves at the front desk, providing constant coverage for call and alarm system, as well as clerical and secretarial support as requested.
- Assures door is alarmed at all times.
- Assists with resident activity programs as assigned.
- Wears name tag at all times.
- Performs other duties as assigned by any member of management.
What you bring:
- Performs resident care with an awareness of dignity and individuality, with understanding and concern.
- Maintains an acceptable attendance record; notifies supervisor if late or unable to work in accordance with personnel policies; follows work schedule. Requires minimal supervision. Is a self-starter.
- Organizes and utilizes time appropriately; sets priorities and accomplishes assigned tasks.
- Displays mature behavior and attitude in speech and action; demonstrates consistently pleasant demeanor, tone of voice, supports the philosophy and approach to care used by the Community.
- Keeps resident information confidential, respects resident's rights, respects privacy and right to self-determination of residents.
- Performs unpleasant tasks with grace; works cooperatively with supervisors and displays willingness to assist co-workers.
- Abides by established policies and procedures of the facility. Looks for ways to improve facility functioning.
- Keeps work areas neat and clean; helps maintain the appearance of the Community.
- Can communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing.
- Has the ability to spend long periods on your feet and to ambulate quickly.
- Is free of non-treated communicable disease.
- Is accurate, dependable, neat, and thorough in assigned tasks.
- Ability and willingness to learn quickly.
Training and Experience: Has familiarity with and willingness to work with the elderly population. Previous experience preferred, but not necessary.
Universal Precautions: Exposure to blood/bodily fluids is likely.
Physical Requirements: Has the ability to do occasional heavy lifting of residents (up to 80 lbs).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
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