Care Partner (Full Time)

Experience Senior Living•Fort Collins, CO

6h•$19 - $21

About The Position

Experience Senior Living is seeking a Care Partner to support residents in living life to the fullest. The role provides personal care and assistance with activities of daily living, supports residents’ independence and personal choices, and helps them transition from home to the community through thoughtful engagement. The Care Partner also assists residents in attending life enrichment programs and helps respond to changing needs throughout each shift. The position includes full-time shifts from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Work schedules may vary and include weekends, evenings, and holidays. Compensation is $19–$21 per hour.

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, write simple correspondence, and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group settings.
Able to apply common-sense understanding to detailed written or verbal instructions and deal with difficult situations.
Able to communicate effectively with management, team members, residents, family members, vendors, referral sources, and outside contacts.
Able to make independent decisions.
Able to communicate in a warm, friendly, and caring manner.
Passion for working with and around senior citizens.
Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
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, address service failures, and prioritize customer needs.
Communicate information clearly, interpret complex information, and listen effectively.
Build credibility and rapport through warm and helpful communication.
Work cooperatively with others to achieve goals and objectives.
Be tactful, maintain confidences, foster an ethical work environment, and handle situations honestly.
Remain open to new information, adapt to changing demands and customer needs, and manage transitions between tasks effectively.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aid certification.
Medication Assistance license or certificate, 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 or requested and 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 verbal encouragement and support to residents.
Prioritize tasks to ensure residents receive appropriate services as 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 to resident pendant or wearable calls in a timely manner.
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.
Remain knowledgeable and prepared for disasters, fires, and other emergency situations.
Connect with residents and help them transition from home to the community through thoughtful engagement.