Care Partner

HarborChase of Mandarin • Jacksonville, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides residents assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) while recognizing the importance of their dignity and respect at all times. This role involves providing quality care and assistance to residents in accordance with the resident philosophy and policies and resident rights, assisting residents in meeting their physical, emotional and spiritual needs, and adhering to each resident’s Level of Care (LOC). The Care Partner will answer and respond to resident calls in a timely manner, assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL), and check residents every two (2) hours, reporting findings. They will complete assignment sheets daily, encourage residents to attend meals in the dining room by escorting to and from the Dining room, and assist residents with meals in ways that meet their individual needs and desires, while being cognizant of changes in appetites and physical abilities to eat and drink. Additional duties include assisting with cleaning and setting the dining room, assisting with cleaning and tidying resident’s room, and assisting with resident’s personal laundry as directed by supervisor. The Care Partner will establish and maintain good relationships with residents and their families, dispose of all incontinent products according to OSHA regulations and Company policy, and practice proper body mechanics when lifting following safety guidelines. This role also involves responding to resident emergencies, working the assigned schedule, following proper procedure for clocking in and out for shifts, and following guidelines for uniforms and wearing a name badge daily. The Care Partner will also follow policy on signing equipment in and out, and use Company assigned equipment properly as intended. The ability to work in a safe and alert manner, take ownership for associate’s safety and the safety of the residents, and disclose any medication that might impair the associate’s ability to perform the job safely or competently are also key aspects of this position.

Requirements

• Must have a high school education
• Non-Certification with proper training, or possession of valid state certification as C.N.A.
• 1 – 3 years experience in a senior care community or nursing home environment preferred
• Has a good understanding of how Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease can affect behavior
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts
• Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
• Background Screening Requirement: In all Florida Companies, this position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Nice To Haves

• 1 – 3 years experience in a senior care community or nursing home environment

Responsibilities

• Provides quality care and assistance to residents in accordance with the resident philosophy and policies and resident rights
• Assists residents in meeting their physical, emotional and spiritual needs
• Adheres to each resident’s Level of Care (LOC), notifies supervisor of any changes in resident’s condition
• Answers and responds to resident calls in a timely manner
• Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
• Checks residents every two (2) hours and reports findings
• Completes assignment sheets daily.
• Encourages residents to attend meals in the dining room by escorting to and from Dining room
• Assists residents with meals in ways that meet their individual needs and desires, while being cognizant of changes in appetites and physical abilities to eat and drink
• Assists with cleaning and setting the dining room as directed by supervisor
• Assists with cleaning and tidying resident’s room as directed by supervisor
• Assists with resident’s personal laundry as directed by supervisor
• Establishes and maintains good relationships with residents and their families
• Disposes of all incontinent products according to OSHA regulations and Company policy
• Practices proper body mechanics when lifting following safety guidelines
• Responds to resident emergencies
• Works assigned schedule
• Follows proper procedure for clocking in and out for shifts
• Follows guidelines for uniforms and wears name badge daily
• Follows policy on signing equipment in and out, and uses Company assigned equipment properly as intended
• Works in a safe and alert manner
• Takes ownership for associate’s safety and the safety of the residents
• Discloses any medication that might impair associate’s ability to perform the job safely or competently.
• Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership
• Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy
• Attends required community meetings and participates Life Enrichment activities when able
• Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University
• Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis
• Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent
• Becomes familiar and understands the steps for fire evacuation
• Maintains a safe and secure environment for all community residents

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED