Care Partner 2pm-10pm Full Time

Experience Senior Living•Fort Collins, CO

15h•$19 - $21

About The Position

Experience Senior Living is seeking a Care Partner to support residents in living life to the fullest. The role assists residents with personal care and activities of daily living, housekeeping and laundry, and participation in life enrichment programs. The Care Partner supports resident independence, personal choices, and spiritual needs; communicates changes in resident needs; responds to resident calls; and follows care, infection control, confidentiality, and emergency procedures. This is a full-time position with a 2pm–10pm shift and compensation of $19–$21 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must complete all state-required and Experience Senior Living-specified training programs.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondence, write simple correspondence, and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group settings.
Ability to follow detailed written or verbal instructions using common-sense understanding and to deal with difficult situations.
Ability to communicate effectively and warmly with management, team members, residents, family members, vendors, referral sources, and outside contacts.
Ability to make independent decisions.
Warm, friendly, and caring communication style.
Passion for working with and around senior citizens.
Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
Ability to work varied schedules, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Neat, clean appearance in accordance with the dress code.
Ability to clearly present information verbally, interpret complex information, talk with residents, family members, and customers, and listen well.
Ability to build credibility and rapport while communicating helpfully with others.
Ability to be tactful, maintain confidences, foster an ethical work environment, and prevent inappropriate coworker behavior.
Openness to new information and ability to change opinions, manage transitions, and adapt to varying customer needs.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aid certification.
License or certificate for medication assistance, if applicable and required by state regulations.
CPR certification.
First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with personal care and activities of daily living as assigned, requested, and described in their service plans.
Perform assigned daily housekeeping tasks according to 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 as needed.
Provide verbal encouragement and support to residents.
Prioritize tasks to ensure appropriate services as resident requests and needs change.
Inform the Director of Health & Wellness when a resident’s needs change.
Communicate with other departments about residents’ needs 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 and honor residents’ personal and property rights.
Be knowledgeable and prepared for emergencies, including disasters and fires.
Help residents transition from home to the community through thoughtful engagement at every level of interaction.
Deliver high-quality customer service, address service failures, and prioritize customer needs.
Work cooperatively with others to achieve goals and objectives.
Maintain an ethical work environment, handle situations honestly, maintain confidences, and give proper credit to others.
Adapt to changing demands and customer needs, shifting focus and tasks as needed.