Job Description

Job Title: CARE PARTNER

Reports To: Wellness Director/ Memory Care Director Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary

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The overall purpose of a Care Partner is to assist residents with daily living activities. Ensure residents are treated with respect and dignity. Recognizes individual needs and encourages independence. Fosters a homelike atmosphere throughout the community.

Essential Functions

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1 Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming (including shaving, face washing, brushing teeth), toileting, transferring and getting to and from activities and meals according to the individual service plan. Allow and encourage residents to do as much of their own care as possible.
Properly follow rounds being made before shift start and every 2 hours
Monthly weighs and vitals (1st-5th)
Teach and use proper feeding techniques
Transfers, positioning and turning residents frequently who need itMaintains a clean, safe and orderly environment for the residents. Performs general housekeeping, following cleaning schedules for resident laundry (including folding), bedrooms, dining areas, living space, bathrooms, kitchen, etc. Escort residents into the dining room or apartments when needed. Encourages residents to eat a proper diet and take adequate fluids while respecting the residents' right to free choice. Records and reports on changes in residents eating habits to the supervisor. Initiates and participates in leisure activities provided for residents as described in the activity calendar. Encourages residents to socialize and participate in planned activities or programs and to develop friendships with other residents. Maintains residents' records daily in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy and procedures. This includes documentation related to leisure activities incidents and observations, reporting any changes in resident's physical condition and/or behavior, visitors, etc. Observes and reports the health and emotional condition of each resident, and promptly reports all changes to the supervisor. Refer to state specific regulations regarding assistance and documentation. Follows proper procedures in emergency situations and responds promptly and positively to resident requests for assistance - including emergency pull cords, telephone calls and requests from family and friends. Knows location of each resident, reminds them to sign out when they leave the building, and notifies the supervisor immediately if unable to locate a resident Respect the Resident rights policy and allow residents to make personal choices and provide and reinforce other behaviors consistent with the resident's dignity Follow dress code (No crocs, no cuts in clothing, no leggings, no scrubs), know your chain of command, time punch correctly done. Encourages teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above-mentioned positions. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his or her supervisor.

Education and Experience

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High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and three to six months related experience preferred and/or training in direct service with older adults, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of dementia particularity of the Alzheimer's type is helpful.

Physical

Demands

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Standing

Sitting

Walking



Use of hands and fingers to handle and feel



Reach with hands and arms



Talk and hear



Vision



Lift up to 50 pounds '

Working Conditions

Requires interaction with coworkers & vendors

Occasional weekends, evenings

On call on an as needed basis



Possible injury from lifting residents



Possible exposure to communicable diseases



Possible injury due to unexpected resident behavior

Possible exposure to drug, chemical, or biological
hazards



Possibility of occurrence to complete required
16hr shift.



Exposure to latex