Care Partner

Description

Position Summary:

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 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
• •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

Requirements

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

Background Screening Requirement

In all Florida Companies, this position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information regarding the Clearinghouse, disqualifying offenses, and exemption procedures, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com