Care Partner – Assisted Living - Full-Time

Great Place to Work Certified!: #BestWorkplaces: #GPTWCertified: Community: Sacramento Department: Assisted Living Starting Pay Rate: $17 - $18/hour Pay Raises: Every January and July! Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement, Bonuses and More! SUMMARY Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
Work with residents living with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and/or memory-impaired, with chemical dependency, or similar issues under the direction of the Care Manager/Director of Resident Services.
May also provide emotional support and enrichment while monitoring the resident’s health and notify management of any changes in condition.
ESSENTIALS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including, but not limited to continence care, showering, grooming, transfer assistance, and meal assistance.
* Assist residents with daily recreational activities, including crafts, games, music, and exercise, and encourage participation.
* Ensure that all residents always remain clean, dignified, and presentable.
* Provide emotional support and enrichment to the residents.
* During your shift, utilize a company-provided phone to access care plans and chart care accordingly.
* Follow a care plan and document provided care accordingly.
* Read, follow, and sign any care plans and posted messages and/or updates during each shift.
* Keep any internal charts current and know of each resident’s needs.
* Observe, document, and communicate to the Care Manager or Director of Resident Services any physical, emotional, and mental changes in condition and/or all unusual observed resident behaviors (speech production, feeding patterns, toilet issues, etc.
), to help facilitate assessment and development of care and service goals.
* Reports should occur by the end of the shift and should be documented in the changeover notes unless immediate intervention is needed.
* Enhance the lives of older adults by assisting them with patience and respect.
* Maintain a cooperative and cheerful attitude when relating to residents or their guests.
* Embrace teamwork and collaboration among all staff.
* Keep residents’ rooms in proper order throughout the day, including tidying rooms, making beds, and putting clothes away.
Assist residents by providing for their comfort, safety enjoyment.
* Remain up to date on all company-provided training.
* Attend periodic staff meetings, in-service training, and mandatory meetings as required.
* Observe Resident’s Rights, as posted within the facility.
Promptly respond to resident calls for assistance.
* In Emergencies, assist residents according to the Emergency Plan of the facility.
* Follow proper elopement and safety protocol.
* Promotes appropriate levels of independence in resident care and demonstrates awareness of safety for both resident and self in providing care.
* Always know the location and disposition of all residents (under direct care) during shift.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES * None QUALIFICATIONS * Minimum of high school education or GED or combination of related experience.
* Experience is preferred, but not necessary.
* Reasonable expectations of mathematical, technical, and reasoning skills to perform essential job responsibilities.
* According to Title 22 requirements, employees must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS * Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English, so as not to jeopardize the safety and well-being of the residents.
* Ability to communicate with residents, and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
* Remain professional and respectful, and interact with our customers – including residents, family members, and all staff members – according to the concepts identified by the Carlton Way.
* Must be able to use technology, such as company-provided phones and tablets, to communicate among staff on resident needs.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS * Must be authorized to work in the United States of America and provide sufficient work authorization documentation(s) * DOJ and FBI fingerprint clearance must be completed before working in the community (obtained through the community) * Health screening/Physical and negative TB test must be less than six (6) months old (obtained through the community) * First Aid/CPR Certification (obtained through the community)