Care Partner I

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY The Care Partner is responsible for providing personal assistance and routine daily care and services related to the residents in accordance with the resident’s care profile, and as may be directed by the Assisted Living Director or Memory Support Director to enhance the residents’ independence and quality of life. In addition, the Care Partner is responsible for assisting residents with recreational activities to help maintain their optimum level of functioning. Reports to: Assisted Living Director or Memory Support Director, as assigned. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES The essential duties and responsibilities described below are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the basic functions of the position. While every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of the position, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is an essential function of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. 1. Assist residents in their Activities of Daily Living (ADL) tasks as needed and directed. This includes bathing, grooming, personal and dental hygiene, transportation to meals and activities, bowel and bladder functions (e.g., take to bathroom, portable commode, change incontinency products, etc.), shaving, dressing, and hair care. 2. Respond to resident’s needs promptly while maintaining each resident’s self respect, personal dignity, personal safety and confidentiality. 3. Assist residents with non-clinical tasks as needed and directed. This includes escorting residents to/from meals, escorting residents to/from activities, escorting residents to/from beauty shop/spa appointments, emptying trash, assisting residents locked out of apartments, assisting with pet care and assisting residents with non-clinical items in their apartments, delivering/picking up room trays to/from residents’ apartments, delivering newspapers/packages to residents’ apartments, delivering activity schedules, filling in on the concierge desk during breaks/meal periods, assisting residents with television remotes/channels, accompanying residents on outings, visiting with reclusive residents in the apartment, and other tasks as assigned. Page 2 Job Title: Care Partner I 4. Assist residents into and out of bed and wheelchair as needed, following safe lifting/transferring techniques. 5. Assist residents at mealtime, helping with serving meals and clearing tables after each meal, as directed. Deliver room trays, as directed. 6. Encourage residents to participate in daily activities such as bed making, laundry, and setting tables. 7. Encourage and assist residents in keeping rooms neat and maintaining a safe environment. 8. Assure that residents are dressed and groomed appropriately. 9. Communicate any observed or suspected resident change of condition to a supervisor immediately. 10. Respond timely to resident pull chords/alerts. Carry walkie-talkie on person and respond as required. 11. Assist Community Life Department staff in conducting planned activities. Assist residents in preparing for activity and social programs. 12. Assure that all resident care task lists are completed by the end of each shift. 13. Assist new residents with arranging personal items and help to familiarize them to new surroundings, by introducing them to other residents. 14. Use Universal Precautions and follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids. 15. Perform fire and safety procedures when needed to assure resident/staff safety. 16. Display tact and friendliness when dealing with residents, families, visitors and co-workers. 17. Attend scheduled in-service classes and mandatory staff meetings. 18. Complete all assigned on-line learning courses timely. 19. Maintain all required certifications/licensures as required by state law. 20. Provide support to community’s marketing efforts through positive/friendly interaction during all property tours and telephone contact with the public, and as directed by a supervisor. 21. Maintain a safe and secure environment for all staff, residents and guests, following established safety standards. 22. Encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers and other departments. 23. Support a positive and professional image through actions and dress. 24. Performs other duties consistent with the position as assigned by the Assisted Living Director, Memory Support Director or Executive Director. MIND SET, SKILL SET & OTHER REQUIREMENTS Education: Must 16 years of age or older. High school diploma or equivalent. Experience: One year experience in a health care environment or equivalent preferred. Mathematical Skills: Ability to do simple mathematical calculations. Reasoning Skills: Ability to work patiently with cognitively impaired individuals Oral/Written Communication Skills Ability to read, write, and speak English Ability to follow oral and written directions. Equipment Used: Standard household equipment (dishwasher, iron, vacuum cleaner, washer, dryer), tablets and walkie-talkies. Physical Effort: Must be mobile. Ability to assist cognitively impaired people with activities of daily living. Must be physically and mentally capable of performing assigned tasks. Personal Characteristics: Possesses good character and displays high degree of personal integrity. Ability to work with others in providing care. Ability to show sincere compassion towards cognitively impaired older adults. Demonstrates genuine concern for the physical and emotional needs of older people and their families. Working Conditions: Air-conditioned, well-lighted health care environment. In Memory Support Department, ability to work in secured area with heavy interaction with a demented population. JOB RELATIONSHIPS Supervises: N/A Supervised by: Assisted Living Director or Memory Support Director N/A = Not required in this position O = Occasional: Performed or encountered 1% to 33% of work time F = Frequent: Performed or encountered 34% to 66% of work time C = Constant: Performed or encountered 67% to 100% of work time N/A O F C Supervision/ Managing Supervising X Managing X Work Setting Sitting for extended periods X Operating standard office machines X Operating computer X Moving freely about property X Answering/using telephones X Stock Handling Examples of Weights Lifted and Frequency A ream of paper or less (5 pounds) X A small record storage box (5-20 pounds) X A case of bottles (20-30 pounds) X Furniture, bales, crates, drums (80 pounds or more) X Resident Care Pushing wheelchair X Turning residents X Helping residents walk X Lifting residents X Helping residents sit up X Page 4 Job Title: Care Partner I N/A = Not required in this position O = Occasional: Performed or encountered 1% to 33% of work time F = Frequent: Performed or encountered 34% to 66% of work time C = Constant: Performed or encountered 67% to 100% of work time N/A O F C Mobility Walking X Standing X Bending X Climbing X Crawling X Visual Requirements Overall vision X Color perceptions X Depth perceptions X Reading/close work X Field of vision/peripheral X Dexterity Handling X Reaching X Grasping X Fingering X Feeling X Hearing/Talking Hearing normal speech X Hearing on the telephone X Hearing faint sounds X Talking in person X Talking on the telephone X Calculating/Interpreting Calculating X Comparing X Editing X Evaluating X Interpreting X Organizing/Planning Organizing X Consulting X Analyzing X Planning X Designing X Page 5 Job Title: Care Partner I N/A = Not required in this position O = Occasional: Performed or encountered 1% to 33% of work time F = Frequent: Performed or encountered 34% to 66% of work time C = Constant: Performed or encountered 67% to 100% of work time N/A O F C Documenting/Implementing Documenting X Specifying X Coordinating X Implementing X Presenting X Emotional/Psychological Factors – Exposure to Stressful situations X Trauma, grief, death X Public contact X Decision making X Concentration X Environmental Conditions Noise X Dirt, dust, smoke, fumes X Cold, heat (indoors) X Cold, heat (outdoors) X Additional Requirements to the Position (List) Compliance with the Property’s Exposure Control Plan. X Compliance with the Property’s Blood Borne Pathogens Standard. X Compliance with the Property and Department’s safety and emergency procedures. X Responsible for resolving, reporting, and anticipating potentially hazardous conditions. X STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING I have read this job description and fully understand the requirements outlined above. I accept the position of Care Partner I and agree to perform the identified essential functions in a safe manner and in accordance with the company’s established procedures. I understand that my employment is at-will, and thereby understand that my employment may be terminated by the company or myself at any time, for any reason or no reason. I further understand that nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.