Assisted Living - Care Partner - 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), 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
Non-Essential Functions :
Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadershipEncourages teamwork and promotes company philosophyAttends required community meetings and participates Life Enrichment activities when ableCompletes all required courses in adherence with HRA UniversityIs prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basisBecomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalentBecomes familiar and understands the steps for fire evacuationAll associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residentsQualifications / Skills / Educational Requirements :
Must have a high school educationNon-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 preferredHas a good understanding of how Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease can affect behaviorAble to communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, residents, family members, and outside contactsMust possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens