Care Partner

Job Title

Our Care Partners play a critical role in their community. You will provide compassionate and personalized direct care to our residents, assisting them with activities of daily living and ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being. This care will promote independence, maintain their privacy, and respect their dignity. Our Care Partners work in a team setting to ensure a supportive and nurturing environment for our residents.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and transferring, as needed, while adhering to community protocols, licensing regulations, and guidelines for resident and employee safety.
• Prioritize independence and emotional support for the residents by providing compassionate care, engagement, and companionship.
• Encourage and assist with participation in life enrichment activity programs.
• Assist with light housekeeping duties, such as making beds, tidying rooms, etc.
• Promote open communication between healthcare professionals, families, residents, and staff.

Candidate qualifications:

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current caregiver training/certification per state requirements, such as CNA/GNA/PCA/DCA, or the willingness/ability to obtain.
• Current First Aid and CPR license or ability to obtain.

Experience, competencies, and skills:

• At least 12 months of experience in a professional caregiving setting.
• Experience with memory care is a plus, but not required.
• Strong communication skills and a teamwork mindset.
• Positive attitude, empathy, patience, and commitment to treating our residents with dignity and respect.
• Attention to detail, physical stamina, and high integrity.
• Willingness to participate in weekend rotation.

Cogir Senior Living