Care Partner - PRN (85428)
About The Position
Prairie Vista Village is an innovative, beautiful, 5-star, boutique-style senior living community. Our mission is simple: to enrich the lives of our residents through purpose, passion & joy in life! Our Community offers several levels of living including: independent living, assisted living, short-term rehab, and long-term care. In addition to our commitment to provide quality care to our residents, we are also committed to providing a great work environment for our Team Members. We are seeking a dedicated Care Partner (Caregiver) to join our team! The Care Partner or Caregiver position is responsible for providing resident services, including assistance with personal care, medications, social and recreational activities and meal services.
Requirements
- Must have 1-2 years’ previous experience working with the elderly, preferably in a residential setting.
- Must be at least 18 years of age, with a high school diploma or equivalent GED.
- Medication Manager Certification required.
Nice To Haves
- Prefer experience in providing assistance with activities of daily living.
Responsibilities
- Adheres to and conveys a philosophy that supports the dignity, privacy, independence, choice and individuality of tenants.
- Demonstrates an appreciation of the heritage, values, and wisdom of the tenant and an understanding of the aging process.
- Reviews Tenant Service Plans as needed to gain and maintain a familiarity with tenant service needs and preferences.
- Reviews the Staff 24-Hour Communication log and corresponding Tenant Service Notes on a daily basis for information about changes in tenant service needs and/or health conditions.
- Provides personal services to tenants as assigned and as indicated on Tenant Service Plans.
- Responds to calls from the emergency call system in a timely manner.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and follows infection control procedures.
- Assists in maintaining a clean, comfortable, and safe environment by providing housekeeping services as needed.
- Assists with individual tenant and group social/recreational activities as requested; encourages tenant participation in activities.
- Monitors for changes in tenant needs, preferences, and/or health status, and reports/documents any changes according to established procedures.
- Responds to emergencies in an appropriate manner as per training received.
- Works effectively with minimal supervision and in a team setting.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
- A Care Partner is not allowed to perform medication administration without a Assisted Living Medication Manager Certification of completion.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, & Vision Care Plans with company cost share (full-time only)
- Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes counseling sessions for Team Members and their Family.
- 401(k) with company match
- PTO
- Holiday Premium Pay
- Volunteer Time Off
- Competitive Wages & Shift Differentials
- Referral Bonus
- Service Award Bonus
- Career Path Development
- Tuition Assistance & Certification Course Payment
- Fun & engaging team environment
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
