Personal Care Partner I Friday Saturday and Sunday's 6am to 230pm

Someren Glen•Centennial, CO

12d

About The Position

The Personal Care Partner I is responsible for meeting residents’ daily personal care needs, anticipating and identifying care needs, and reporting them to a supervisor. The role provides assistance with Activities of Daily Living and personal care while attending to individual resident preferences and needs. It also involves monitoring and documenting resident well-being, supporting residents with prescribed medication routines as permitted by state law, communicating with families and colleagues, and contributing to staff meetings.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to effectively handle difficult and sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to handle moderate physical activity, including handling objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently; constant standing, walking, and grasping; and frequent stooping and reaching above shoulder height.
Ability to work amid possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens, bodily excretions, communicable diseases, and household chemicals.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in some level of elder care.
Knowledge of an Electronic Health Management system.
Strong self-management and organization skills.
Strong multitasking abilities and ability to handle competing deadlines; flexibility and adaptability, including openness to change.

Responsibilities

Provide timely assistance with residents’ Activities of Daily Living as requested by residents, specified in care plans, or directed by a supervisor.
Assist residents with personal care, including bathing, dressing, attending meals, laundry, and other individual needs such as hair care, tying shoes, and oral hygiene.
Anticipate and identify resident care needs and report them to a supervisor, including hygiene needs, damaged eyeglasses, skin rashes, lost hearing aids, and supply needs.
Respond to family members’ needs as appropriate.
Maintain open communication with supervisors and peers about resident issues.
Monitor residents’ safety and well-being.
Report suspected abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resources as required by regulation.
Report changes in residents’ health or other status to a supervisor.
Monitor and document residents’ conditions as directed.
Assist residents with prescribed daily medication routines as appropriate and in accordance with state law, ensuring proper documentation.
Complete work orders to communicate necessary replacements or repairs.
Attend, participate in, and contribute to monthly staff meetings addressing resident and departmental needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.