Care Partner NIGHTS (11p-7a)

Experience Senior Living•Anderson, IN

21h

About The Position

Experience Senior Living is seeking a Care Partner to support residents and help them live life to the fullest. The role involves assisting residents with personal care and daily activities, supporting their independence and choices, and responding to changing needs. Care Partners also contribute to housekeeping and laundry, communicate with residents and team members, and follow established care, confidentiality, infection-control, and emergency procedures. The listed schedule is nights, 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Complete all state-required and Experience Senior Living specified training programs.
Able to read and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondence, and write simple correspondence.
Able to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Able to apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed written or verbal instructions.
Able to handle difficult situations and make independent decisions.
Able to communicate effectively and warmly with management, team members, residents, family members, vendors, referral sources, and outside contacts.
Able to work varied schedules, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Maintain a neat, clean appearance in accordance with the dress code.
Demonstrate strong service delivery and prioritize customer satisfaction and needs.
Communicate clearly, interpret information, and listen effectively.
Work cooperatively with others to achieve goals and objectives.
Be tactful, maintain confidences, foster an ethical work environment, and handle situations honestly.
Adapt to new information, changing demands, varied tasks, and transitions between tasks.
Possess a passion for working with and around senior citizens.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aid credential.
Medication Assistance license or certificate, when applicable under state regulations.
CPR certification.
First Aid certification.
Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with personal care and activities of daily living as assigned or requested, in accordance with their service plans.
Perform assigned daily housekeeping tasks using established procedures and standards.
Perform assigned laundry duties.
Review and participate in 24-hour reports, shift-change reports, and verbal reports as needed.
Assist residents to and from scheduled life-enrichment programs.
Promote residents’ personal choices, independence, and spiritual needs.
Provide residents with verbal encouragement and support.
Prioritize tasks to maintain optimum service as residents’ requests and needs change.
Communicate changes in residents’ needs to the Director of Health & Wellness.
Communicate residents’ needs to other departments as they arise during the shift.
Respond promptly to resident pendant or wearable calls.
Ensure compliance with new resident care needs.
Maintain established infection-control practices.
Report all accidents and incidents to a supervisor as soon as possible, regardless of severity.
Maintain the confidentiality of residents’ personal-care information.
Honor residents’ personal and property rights.
Be knowledgeable and prepared to respond to disasters, fires, and other emergencies.