Care Partner - $1500 Sign on Bonus!!

Bethesda Senior Living Communities•Thornton, CO

13d•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Care Partner provides compassionate, quality customer service and assistance to residents while preserving their dignity. The role supports residents’ activities of daily living and helps coordinate daily tasks and recreational opportunities, promoting safety and an engaging, fulfilling experience. The position works under the leadership of the Health Services Director. The Care Partner performs resident-care, documentation, dining, laundry, and general support duties. The role also communicates with residents, families, visitors, and coworkers; responds to resident concerns and changes in condition; and helps maintain a positive, nurturing community environment. This is a full-time position in Thornton, Colorado, with day and evening shifts, double shifts available, and required weekend and holiday availability.

Requirements

Interpersonal skills to communicate with residents and staff.
Compassion and genuine care for elderly and disabled people.
Knowledge of the location of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for hazardous materials and ability to understand their guidelines.
Ability to work independently and prioritize workload as emergencies arise.
Ability to work in stressful situations involving residents, families, visitors, and staff.
Current driver’s license and compliance with the company’s Auto Policy requirements.
Demonstrate a servant heart and attitude by following the organization’s Mission Statement.
Availability to work weekends and holidays.
Ability to handle objects weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 20 pounds frequently; stoop, bend, and reach; and lift residents weighing over 100 pounds with assistance.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Nursing assistant certification desired.
CPR and First Aid as required by state guidelines.

Responsibilities

Take residents’ vital signs and weights.
Document and chart changes and unusual occurrences involving residents.
Schedule doctor appointments as needed and admit new residents according to community policy.
Assist residents with showers, grooming, dressing, toileting, and other activities of daily living described in their care plans.
Assist with basic cleaning and maintenance issues when needed, and clean up after incidents promptly while preserving resident dignity.
Assist residents who have fallen, providing safety, security, and compassion.
Escort residents to and from the dining room as needed.
Collect, sort, wash, dry, fold, hang, and return residents’ laundry according to community procedures.
Assist with serving meals and beverages, taking meal orders, providing drink refills, and preparing, cleaning, and resetting the dining room between meals.
Answer call lights patiently and compassionately according to company guidelines, and make rounds to check resident safety and provide assistance.
Listen empathetically to residents and follow up with appropriate personnel about their concerns.
Notify the Health Services Director, doctors, and families as needed about changes in condition, incidents, medications, and other matters.
Attend meetings, in-services, and training sessions as required by the Health Services Director and/or Executive Director.
Maintain confidentiality of residents’ personal information and protect and support residents’ rights.
Communicate positively and professionally with residents, families, visitors, and employees.
Provide tours to prospective residents and families, explaining how individual needs can be met and promoting the community’s care.
Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor and provide excellent customer service through open, honest, and prompt communication.
Coordinate with Culinary Services leadership and dining staff to help ensure adequate daily meal-service coverage.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.