AL Care Partner

Essential Functions:

• Provides quality care and assistance to residents in accordance with the resident philosophy, policies, and resident rights.
• Assists residents in meeting their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Adheres to each resident’s Level of Care (LOC) and notifies the supervisor of any changes in the resident’s condition.
• Answers and responds to resident calls in a timely manner.
• Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL).
• Checks residents every two (2) hours and reports findings.
• Completes assignment sheets daily.
• Encourages residents to attend meals in the dining room by escorting them to and from the dining room.
• Assists residents with meals in ways that meet their individual needs and desires, while being cognizant of changes in appetites and physical abilities to eat and drink.
• Assists with cleaning and setting the dining room as directed by the supervisor.
• Assists with cleaning and tidying resident’s rooms as directed by the supervisor.
• Assists with resident’s personal laundry as directed by the supervisor.
• Establishes and maintains good relationships with residents and their families.
• Disposes of all incontinent products according to OSHA regulations and Company policy.
• Practices proper body mechanics when lifting, following safety guidelines.
• Responds to resident emergencies.
• Works assigned schedule.
• Follows proper procedure for clocking in and out for shifts.
• Follows guidelines for uniforms and wears name badge daily.
• Follows policy on signing equipment in and out, and uses Company assigned equipment properly as intended.
• The ability to work in a safe and alert manner.
• The ability to take ownership for associate’s safety and the safety of the residents.
• Must disclose any medication that might impair associate’s ability to perform the job safely or competently.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Leads by example, exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership.
• Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy.
• Attends required community meetings and participates in Life Enrichment activities when able.
• Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University.
• Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis.
• Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent.
• Becomes familiar and understands the steps for fire evacuation.
• All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents.