Care Partner

Essential Functions:

Position Summary:
Provides residents assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) while recognizing the importance of their dignity and respect at all times.

Assisted Living Care Partner/Care Giver

• Provides residents assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) while recognizing the importance of their dignity and respect at all times.
• Provides quality care and assistance to residents in accordance with the resident philosophy and 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 supervisor of any changes in resident’s condition.
• Answers and responds to resident calls in a timely manner.
• 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 supervisor.
• Assists with cleaning and tidying resident’s room as directed by supervisor.
• Assists with resident’s personal laundry as directed by 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.

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.

Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:

• Must have a high school education.
• Non-Certification with proper training, or possession of valid state certification as C.N.A.
• 1 – 3 years experience in a senior care community or nursing home environment preferred.
• Has a good understanding of how Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease can affect behavior.
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts.

Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens.