Care Partner

Bethesda Senior Living Communities•Fort Collins, CO

34d•$19 - $0•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, safety, engagement, and well-being under the leadership of the Health Services Director. The position includes resident care, documentation, communication with residents and families, meal service support, laundry, and assistance with community activities and operations. This full-time position is located at The Gardens at Collinwood in Fort Collins, Colorado. The schedule is day shift from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and evening shift from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Sundays and Mondays. Some holidays are required. The posted pay is $19.00 per hour.

Requirements

Interpersonal skills to communicate with residents and staff.
Compassion and genuine care for elderly and disabled people.
Knowledge of where Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for hazardous materials 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.
Maintain a current driver’s license and comply with all requirements of the company Auto Policy.
Demonstrate a SERVANT heart and attitude by following the company Mission Statement.
Able to handle objects weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently; stooping, bending, and reaching are also required.
Able to 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 weigh them.
Document and chart changes in residents’ conditions and unusual occurrences.
Schedule doctor appointments as needed.
Admit new residents according to community policy.
Assist residents with showers, grooming, dressing, toileting, and other activities of daily living described in individual care plans.
Assist with basic cleaning and maintenance issues as needed, 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 residents’ laundry and transport it to the laundry room; sort, wash, dry, fold, hang, and return clean 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.
Listen to residents with empathy, follow up with appropriate personnel about concerns, and make rounds to check on residents’ safety and assistance needs.
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 and/or Executive Director.
Protect residents’ rights and maintain the confidentiality of their personal information.
Communicate positively and effectively with residents, families, visitors, and employees.
Provide tours to prospective residents and families, explaining how the community can meet residents’ individual needs and promoting the community’s approach to care.
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 the needs of residents, families, and employees.
Coordinate with the Culinary Services Director and/or Host/Hostess to ensure adequate daily meal-service coverage.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.
Provide assistance with residents’ activities of daily living under the leadership of the Health Services Director.