Care Partner

Description:

Are you looking to boost your career in the Senior Housing Industry. We are looking for someone with a positive and friendly attitude. A Care Partner should be empathetic with a sensitive and compassionate approach for our residents. Works well with a team and has a love for seniors! If you believe this, is you, we'd love to meet you!

Empowering Lives, Inspiring Purpose: We envision a world where every individual discovers greater purpose and deep meaning through abundant opportunities and unwavering support, enhancing one's journey in life.

CARE PARTNER

Who you are:

The Care partner is responsible for assisting the resident in all areas of care as assigned by the Administrator or Resident Care Coordinator.

What you will do:

• Adheres to and conveys Community’s philosophy of maintaining elements of self-care and encouraging independence.
• Receives report from the previous shift and medication aide.
• Reads the shift-to-shift report and shower schedule for information and changes before coming on shift. Documents in the shift-to-shift report book and ADL binder before going off shift.
• Assists with activities of daily living, environmental orientation, vital signs, simple treatments, and other care.
• Escorts residents to and from dining room while encouraging residents to find their own way.
• Assist with serving meals and dining room duties as instructed.
• Provides laundry and housekeeping services to residents as assigned.
• Demonstrates knowledge of infection control via proper handling of equipment, soiled linen, bedpans, urinals, and adequate hand washing.
• Documents are given adhering to Community policies and procedures.
• Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors including housekeeping duties as assigned.
• Reports deficiencies observed in resident apartments clothing/linen and facility in general.
• Observes any changes in resident physical or mental status and communicates to the
• Administrator or Resident Assistant Supervisor.
• Is thoroughly familiar with fire, missing persons, and other emergency procedures; Follows Community policy and procedures detailed in fire and disaster plans.
• Avoids loss, breakage, and waste of supplies and equipment.
• Relieves at front desk, providing constant coverage for call and alarm system, as well as clerical and secretarial support as requested.
• Assures door is alarmed at all times.
• Assists with resident activity programs as assigned.
• Wears name tag at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned by any member of management.

Requirements:

What you bring:

• Must have Arizona State approved Caregiver Certification (for Shadow Mountain only 123561)
• Performs resident care with an awareness of dignity and individuality, with understanding and concern.
• Maintains acceptable attendance record; notifies supervisor if late or unable to work in accordance with personnel policies; follows work schedule. Requires minimal supervision. Is a self-starter.
• Organizes and utilizes time appropriately; sets priorities and accomplishes assigned tasks.
• Displays mature behavior and attitude in speech and action; demonstrates consistently pleasant demeanor, tone of voice, supports the philosophy and approach to care used by the Community.
• Keeps resident information confidential, respects resident’s rights, respects privacy and right to self-determination of residents.
• Performs unpleasant tasks with grace; works cooperatively with supervisors and displays willingness to assist co-workers.
• Abides by established policies and procedures of facility. Looks for ways to improve facility functioning.
• Keeps work areas neat and clean; helps maintain appearance of Community.
• Can communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing.
• Has the ability to spend long periods on your feet and to ambulate quickly.
• Is free of non-treated communicable disease.
• Is accurate, dependable, neat, and thorough in assigned tasks.
• Ability and willingness to learn quickly.

Training and Experience: Has familiarity with willingness to work with elderly population. Previous experience Preferred, but not necessary.

Universal Precautions: Exposure to blood/bodily fluids is likely.

Physical Requirements: Has ability to do occasional heavy lifting of residents (up to 80 lbs.).