AL Care Partner/Care Manager

Kensington Senior Living•White Plains, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Kensington Senior Living is seeking Care Partners for Assisted Living and Memory Care roles at their White Plains community. This position offers competitive pay and the opportunity to grow your purpose and sense of belonging. The Care Partner will provide direct care to residents, assisting with daily living activities, therapeutic programs, and restorative programs. Assistance levels will vary based on the resident's physical and cognitive abilities.

Requirements

New York State Home Health Aide Certification preferred
Experience caring for seniors with Alzheimer's / dementia.
Must be able to clearly and proficiently communicate with people of all ages and abilities, displaying consideration of their rights and sensitivities, while maintaining an energetic, positive attitude.
Must be able to read and write English, and follow verbal and written instructions.
Must maintain a clean and well-groomed appearance and follow the dress code as outlined in the employee handbook.
Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings.
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Must be kind, caring, and possess a genuine desire to work with seniors.
Must have excellent verbal skills and communication abilities.
Ability to work effectively within a team based environment.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and families.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Successful completion of criminal background check in state of employment.
Demonstrate freedom from Tuberculosis by PPD/TB test or chest x-ray, documenting the absence of tuberculosis in a communicable form.
Pass a pre-employment drug test.
Regularly required to talk and hear.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
The team member regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms above, below and at shoulder height.
The team member frequently lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds.
Must be able to push a minimum of 200 pounds and be able to push such weight a minimum distance of 200 feet.
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during an emergency.
Ability to remain calm and positive in stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

New York State Home Health Aide Certification

Responsibilities

Assure the maximum quality of life for all residents by maintaining privacy, accommodating individual preference, promoting independence, encouraging and assisting participation in community activities and events, and communicating respectfully at all times.
Assist residents in and out of bed and chair/wheelchair with the correct use of transfer techniques if required.
Depending on residents’ weight and physical abilities, may require the assistance of another aide or the use of a mechanical lift to move the resident.
If resident is unable to reposition self, provide assistance to turn and reposition resident intermittently.
Assist residents in bathing as assigned.
Monitor hygiene continuously and assist as needed to ensure that residents and their clothing are clean.
Assist in personal grooming of residents including brushing hair, brushing teeth, trimming fingernails and toenails, and assist residents in dressing or undressing.
Fold or hang clean clothing items and place soiled items in hamper.
Remove soiled bedding and replace with clean linens as needed.
Assist residents in using bathroom and perineal care.
May be required to provide, remove and clean bedpans, urinals catheter bags, and bedside commodes.
Assist residents to dining area for meals or provides meals in room as required.
Assist in delivery dining service to residents and documenting intake of nourishment as needed.
Serve in-between meal nourishment and assist as needed.
Record amount eaten by residents as needed.
Assist in maintaining cleanliness, condition, and supplies in resident suites by observing and reporting housekeeping and maintenance needs and obtaining care supplies from the community or family as needed.
Maintain all work and service areas in clean and orderly condition.
Assist in maintaining resident records.
Document assistance provided to residents at the end of each shift.
Communicate all changes and unusual observations concerning residents physical and psychosocial functioning.
Attend training courses and participate in other professional development activities as required.