Care Partner

HarborChase of Naperville•Naperville, IL

28d

About The Position

The Care Partner provides residents with assistance in Activities of Daily Living (ADL) while preserving their dignity and respect. The role supports residents’ physical, emotional, and spiritual needs in accordance with their individual Level of Care, resident rights, company policies, and the resident philosophy. The Care Partner observes and reports changes in residents’ conditions, responds to calls and emergencies, and helps residents participate in meals and community life. The position also includes maintaining residents’ rooms and personal laundry, helping clean and set the dining room, completing daily assignment sheets, and building positive relationships with residents and families. The Care Partner is expected to follow safety practices, equipment and uniform procedures, work the assigned schedule, and contribute to a safe and secure environment. In Florida companies, the position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Requirements

High school education.
Either non-certification with proper training or a valid state certification as a C.N.A.
A good understanding of how dementia and Alzheimer’s disease can affect behavior.
Ability to communicate effectively with management, associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts.
Passion for working with and around senior citizens.
In Florida companies, successful completion of a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse is required.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of experience in a senior care community or nursing home environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide quality care and assistance in accordance with resident rights, the resident philosophy, and company policies.
Assist residents with physical, emotional, and spiritual needs and with Activities of Daily Living (ADL).
Follow each resident’s Level of Care (LOC) and notify a supervisor of changes in condition.
Respond to resident calls in a timely manner and respond to emergencies.
Check residents every two hours and report findings.
Complete assignment sheets daily.
Encourage residents to attend meals in the dining room and escort them to and from the dining room.
Assist residents with meals according to their individual needs and preferences, while observing changes in appetite and ability to eat and drink.
Clean and set the dining room as directed by a supervisor.
Clean and tidy residents’ rooms and assist with residents’ personal laundry as directed by a supervisor.
Establish and maintain positive relationships with residents and their families.
Dispose of incontinent products according to OSHA regulations and company policy.
Use proper body mechanics and follow safety guidelines when lifting.
Work the assigned schedule and follow procedures for clocking in and out.
Follow uniform guidelines and wear a name badge daily.
Follow equipment sign-in and sign-out policy and use company-assigned equipment as intended.
Work safely and alertly, take responsibility for personal and resident safety, and disclose medications that could impair safe or competent job performance.
Lead by example through servant leadership and exhibit CORE Values.
Encourage teamwork and promote the company philosophy.
Attend required community meetings and participate in Life Enrichment activities when able.
Complete required courses in accordance with HRA University.
Perform required duties promptly and on a regular, predictable basis.
Learn how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent and understand fire evacuation procedures.
Help maintain a safe and secure environment for all community residents.