Care Partner / Assisted Living

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

Essential Functions:

• Provides quality care and assistance to residents in accordance with the resident philosophy and policies and resident right

• 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

• 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 to and from 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

• 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 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