Care Partner 7am-3pm Part Time

Experience Senior Living • Cape Coral, FL

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About The Position

The Care Partner assists residents with personal care and activities of daily living in accordance with their service plans and residents’ requests. The role also supports residents’ participation in life enrichment programs, promotes independence and personal choice, and provides encouragement and support. Care Partners help maintain residents’ living areas, perform assigned laundry duties, respond to resident calls, and communicate changes in residents’ needs to the appropriate team members. The position requires maintaining resident confidentiality and rights, following infection-control practices, reporting accidents and incidents, and being prepared to respond to emergencies. This is a part-time position with a stated 7 a.m.–3 p.m. shift; schedules may vary and include weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must complete all state-required and Experience Senior Living training programs.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondence, and to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
• Ability to follow detailed written or verbal instructions using common-sense judgment and to deal with difficult situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, team members, residents, family members, vendors, referral sources, and outside contacts.
• Ability to make independent decisions and communicate in a warm, friendly, and caring manner.
• 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 deliver strong customer service, address service failures, and prioritize customer needs.
• Ability to present information clearly, interpret complex information, communicate with residents, family members, and customers, and listen well.
• Ability to build credibility and rapport through warm, helpful communication.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others to achieve goals and objectives.
• Ability to be tactful, maintain confidences, foster an ethical work environment, give proper credit, and handle situations honestly.
• Ability to remain open to new information, change focus as demands change, manage transitions, and adapt to varying customer needs.
• Employment is contingent on successful completion of background screening in accordance with Florida law and company policy; certain positions may require fingerprinting and Level 1 or Level 2 screening.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aid credential.
• Medication Assistance license or certificate, if applicable under state regulations.
• CPR certification.
• First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and activities of daily living as assigned, requested, and set out in service plans.
• Perform assigned daily housekeeping and laundry duties according to established procedures and standards.
• 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, and provide verbal encouragement and support.
• Prioritize tasks to maintain optimal service as residents’ requests and needs change.
• Communicate changes in residents’ needs to the Director of Health & Wellness and communicate needs to other departments as they arise.
• Respond to resident pendant or wearable calls in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with new resident care needs and established infection-control practices.
• Report all accidents and incidents to a supervisor as soon as possible, regardless of severity.
• Maintain confidentiality of residents’ personal care information and honor their personal and property rights.
• Remain knowledgeable and prepared for emergencies, including disasters and fires.
• Connect with residents and help them transition from home to community through thoughtful engagement.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life and voluntary life insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid holidays
• Up to 20 days of paid time off in the first three years

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED