Care Partner

HC of Jasper
2100 Viking Drive
Jasper, AL 35501, USA

• 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), 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.
• Encourages residents to attend meals in the dining room by escorting 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant...