Recently acknowledged as a Best in Senior Living community by U.S. News & World Report, a career at Duncaster is more than just a place to work. Here, you can fulfill your passion for helping others and become part of something meaningful that pays you back in inspiring, heartfelt ways you may have never experienced. Duncaster offers residents a plan for life with independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing services all on a beautiful campus-like setting. Our residents share a bond of mutual respect with our staff that builds memorable and lasting relationships. Overview The Care Partner Universal Worker works collaboratively as part of a household team to create an environment that encourages resident involvement and personal growth. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the primary responsibilities of this position include delivery of exceptional nursing care in a household environment, assistance with the delivery of an overall dining experience and the collaborative evaluation, and implementation of programming that will mirror normal life activities of residents (to include the upkeep and management of personal living space) mental and emotionally engage their interest and assist them in recapturing the value of normal community life. Essential Functions
- Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, person-centered care, personal interest and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment throughout the household.
- Reviews the resident's plan of care with the charge nurse with any new assignment, changes or when in need of additional explanation or teaching.
- Provides personal hygiene (bath, shower, shampoo, assistance with elimination needs, dressing, or other personal care to include shaving and fingernail filing) as directed by the plan of care and reports any change of conditions to charge nurse.
- Performs safe transfers and assists with ambulation safety using assistive devices such as cane, walker, wheelchair, and mechanical chairs.
- Completes all required documentation as well as documentation needed for billing.
- Assists residents with meals, including food preparation as needed, monitor dining room, assist in serving, assists with menu selection and submit menus to dining services.
- Completes basic household chores to include making bed, laundry, trash removal, washing dishes, checking refrigerator for spoiled food, etc.
- Prepares residents for appointments and assists with transportation within the community and accompanies them to outside appointments as needed.
- Utilizes standard precautions at all times and reports a potential exposure or hazardous condition to charge nurse.
- Responds to call for aid as directed.
- Completes all required education programs and at least 8 hours of dementia education annually and demonstrates skills specific to providing care to residents affected by dementia.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Current State of Connecticut certification as a Home Health Aide or a Certified Nursing Assistant is required.
- Must be eligible for Certified Nursing Assistant registration in the State of Connecticut.
- Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language in an understandable manner.
- Experience with MatrixCare or other electronic medical records is preferred.
- Must have certification in ServSafe handler.
Hours 16 hours per week, 11:00pm-7:30am (Week 1: Sunday/Wednesday, Week 2: Wednesday/Saturday) Pay 19.00 per hour + shift differential (Weekday nights: $1.50, Weekend nights: $2.00) What are the benefits? Working in a Life Plan community will bring out the best in you. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to pursue a truly rewarding career path, with multiple exciting benefits, including the following:
- 401(k) with match and profit sharing
- Life Insurance (voluntary benefit)
- Employee assistance program
- Paid sick time
- PTO
- Tuition reimbursement
- 10% tuition discount on all degree and certificate programs at Charter Oak
- Free Access to our Aquatic & Fitness Center & to our beautiful walking trails throughout our campus
- Discount employee lunches
- Duncaster Spotlight Employee Recognition Program
- Referral bonuses
- Free on-site parking
- Shoes for Crews - discounted safety shoes for all staff
- Yearly performance increases plus additional bonus opportunities
- Employee Appreciation Events held throughout the year by our own Funcaster Committee