Care Partner

Compass Senior Living • Mt Vernon, IL

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About The Position

The Care Partner provides compassionate support to elders in a senior living community. The role includes assisting with daily personal care, monitoring and documenting changes in residents’ health or behavior, providing companionship and emotional support, helping with meals, supporting social and recreational activities, communicating with residents, families, team members, and guests, and maintaining general cleanliness through light housekeeping.

Requirements

• Willingness to learn and work within a team environment.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English with residents and coworkers who only speak English.
• Provide licensing documentation if required by the state.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Assist elders with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility, possibly using walkers or wheelchairs.
• Observe, document, and report changes in elders’ health or behavior to the Wellness Team.
• Offer emotional support and companionship, including conversation and active listening.
• Assist elders with meals and feed those who need additional support.
• Support elders’ participation in life-enriching social and recreational activities.
• Communicate with elders, their families, other team members, and guests.
• Perform light housekeeping, such as tidying and maintaining general cleanliness.

Benefits

• Accrue vacation and sick time starting the first day.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan after 90 days, with employer match after one year.
• Financial wellness education program.
• Wellness and fitness resources with savings discounts.
• Early access pay options.
• Ongoing training programs and mentorship opportunities for career growth.
• For full-time team members: medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefit options.
• For full-time team members: Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• For full-time team members: education reimbursement program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed