Part-Time Care Partner (CNA) - Memory Care

Why The Kensington Place Redwood City?Because Our Promise is to love and care for your family as we do our own…and this extends to our team members too! Become part of a community that's driven by its unique core values: a Love for Seniors, Respect for Each Other, Passion for Excellence, and a Spirit to Serve.Partner with us to find your path, grow your purpose, and expect the unexpected: deeper connections, better opportunities, and a stronger sense of belonging.Salary: $22.75-$26.00/hr. Based on experienceSchedule:Full-time: PM Shift (2:30pm to 10:30pm); Sunday to Thursday or Tuesday to SaturdayPart-time: PM Shift (2:30pm to 10:30pm); FlexibleWhat does Kensington Senior Living offer you?Competitive SalaryHealth, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other optional benefits.401(k) PlanPaid VacationEmployee Assistance ProgramOpportunities for Tuition AssistanceEmergency Support ProgramEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramComplimentary MealsGrowth OpportunitiesDuties and Responsibilities:The Care Partner provides compassionate, resident-centered care to residents in our Memory Care neighborhoods (Connections and Haven). This role assists residents with activities of daily living, promotes independence, and ensures a safe, comfortable, and engaging environment, while always maintaining dignity and respect. Assistance may be total, partial, or stand-by depending upon physical and cognitive ability of residents.Assist Residents with activities of daily living and personal hygiene including Bathing, Grooming & Dressing, Toileting, Mobility & Transfers, Nutrition & Hydration, Skin Care, Range of Motion, Vital Signs & Observation, Communication & Documentation, Environmental Safety, etc. Participate/conduct activities and pocket activities as needed.Ensure highest quality of life for all Residents by safeguarding privacy in compliance with HIPAA regulations, respecting individual preferences, promoting independence, encouraging and assisting with participation in Community activities and events, and maintaining respectful communication at all times.Assist Residents with safe transfers in and out of bed, chairs, or wheelchairs applying proper techniques and established processes. Based on the Resident's weight and physical abilities, utilizing Team Member assistance or a mechanical lift may be necessary. Provide support with turning and repositioning for Residents who are unable to reposition themselves independently.Support Residents with personal grooming tasks such as brushing hair, oral care, nail care, and assistance with dressing and undressing as needed. Ensure clothing is properly cared for by folding or hanging clean items and placing soiled items in the hamper.Assist Residents with bathing as assigned and continuously monitor hygiene, providing support as needed to ensure Residents and their clothing remain clean and well-maintained.Help maintain the cleanliness, condition, and proper stocking of Resident suites by identifying and reporting housekeeping or maintenance needs and obtaining necessary care supplies from the Community as required.Maintain accurate Resident records by documenting care provided at the end of each shift and promptly communicating to supervisor any changes or unusual observations related to Residents' physical or psychological well-being.Monitor residents' skin integrity during care and report any changes to the nurse. Participate in weekly Resident skin checks and wound rounds as needed.Assist Residents to the dining area or provide in-room meal service as needed. Support meal delivery, offer assistance during dining, and serve snacks between meals. Monitor and documents Residents' food and fluid intake as required.Remove soiled bedding and replace with clean linens as needed to maintain a comfortable and sanitary environment.Keep all work and service areas clean, organized, and well-maintained.Report any suspected or confirmed cases of elder abuse, mistreatment, or neglect in accordance with personnel policies.Communicate effectively with nursing staff, families, and Team Members. Adhere to all Community policies, safety procedures, and regulatory requirements.Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, and programs related to the health care industry. Participate in professional development activities as required. Maintain necessary training compliance associated with role.Other tasks may be assigned as required by the Manager to meet the needs of the Community.Knowledge, Skills, and QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent required.Must possess a current Adult First Aid certification at time of hire and maintain it for the duration of employment.Certification as a Nurse Assistant preferred. Not required in CA, NY, MD.Must have excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with Residents, families, Team Members, and communication platforms. Must be able to read and write English and follow verbal and written instructions accurately.Must be compassionate, patient, and genuinely motivated to provide care and support to seniors.Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team-oriented environment.Work environment may include noise, distractions, and interruptions; must be able to remain calm, composed, and positive in stressful situations.Team Member is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit, as well as use hands and fingers to handle objects, tools, or controls, and reach with arms at, above, and below shoulder height.Frequently lifts and moves items weighing up to 35 pounds and must be able to push a minimum of 200 pounds for a distance of at least 200 feet.May be required to assist with the evaluation of Residents during an emergency.Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.Equal Employment OpportunityKensington Senior Living will maintain and observe personnel policies which will not discriminate or permit harassment or retaliation against a person because of race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, military or veteran status or obligation, the presence of a physical and/or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, and all statuses protected by applicable state or local law in all recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, overtime, position classifications, work assignments, facilities, promotions, transfers, employee treatment, and in all other terms and conditions of employment. Kensington will also prohibit retaliation against individuals for raising a complaint of discrimination or harassment or participating in an investigation of same.Kensington will also reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can apply for a job or perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to Kensington. Contact your community Team Member Services Manager with any questions or requests for accommodation.PM Shift (2:30pm to 10:30pm) Full time: Sunday to Thursday or Tuesday to Saturday