Care Partner

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