Care Partner - Full Time

Elevation Senior Services•Monument, CO

1d•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Care Partner provides compassionate, quality customer service to residents while preserving their dignity. The role assists residents with activities of daily living and coordinates their participation in daily tasks and recreational opportunities, promoting safety and an engaging, fulfilling experience. The position works under the leadership of the Health Services Director and supports resident care, dining service, laundry, communication, and community operations.

Requirements

Interpersonal skills to communicate with residents and staff.
Compassion and genuine care for elderly and disabled people.
Knowledge of where hazardous-material SDS sheets are located 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 all requirements of the company Auto Policy.
Demonstrate a SERVANT heart and attitude by following the company Mission Statement.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
CPR and First Aid as required by state guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Certification in nursing assistance is desired.

Responsibilities

Take residents’ vital signs and weigh them.
Document and chart changes in residents’ conditions and unusual occurrences.
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 according to their care plans.
Assist with basic cleaning and maintenance issues, and clean up after incidents promptly while preserving residents’ dignity.
Assist residents who have fallen, providing safety, security, and compassion.
Escort residents to and from the dining room as needed.
Collect, transport, sort, wash, dry, fold, hang, and return residents’ laundry according to community procedures.
Assist with serving meals and beverages, taking meal orders, providing requested drink refills, and preparing, cleaning, and resetting the dining room.
Answer call lights patiently and compassionately, following company guidelines.
Listen to residents empathetically, follow up on concerns with appropriate personnel, and make rounds to check residents’ safety and provide assistance.
Notify the Health Services Director, doctors, and families about changes in condition, incidents, medications, and other matters as needed.
Attend meetings, in-services, and training sessions as required by the Health Services Director or Executive Director.
Maintain resident confidentiality 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 approach.
Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor that supports a positive, nurturing environment.
Provide excellent customer service through open and honest communication, prompt and professional phone answering, and attention to residents’, families’, and employees’ needs.
Coordinate with Culinary Services leadership or the Host/Hostess to ensure adequate daily meal-service coverage.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.