Care Partner

Apply Job Type Full-time Description Position Summary: 7AM-3PM, 3PM-11PM, 11PM-7AM 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: