Care Partner - Night Shift

Job Type

Part-time

Description

Job Summary: Ensure and enhance the health and well-being of our Residents by providing direct, routine care and assistance with activities of daily living, food service, housekeeping, and laundry services

Care Functions

Assumes responsibility for the safety and supervision of all Residents

Assists with personal cares including bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting

Accurately measures and records vital signs, weights, food and fluid intake and output, bowel movements, etc.

Assists in safe transfers using a transfer belt, device, or appropriate lift

Answers call pagers promptly and determines Resident needs

Ensures that Residents are clean, neatly dressed, and well-groomed

Administers medication according to all federal, state, and facility guidelines, and properly documents all medications and treatments administered

Administers treatments such as eye drops, compression socks and topical applications, observing guidelines to ensure accuracy and safety

Reports to the charge nurse any accidents or incidents involving residents and visitors

Immediately reports any suspected abuse or neglect per facility policy

Reports promptly to the nurse on duty any signs of Resident illness or changes in condition, to include skin condition and mental status

Assists with activities such as chair exercises, crafts, trishaw rides, and transporting to programmed activities within the facility

May run errands as requested Care Functions

Prepares and serves the breakfast meal

Serves all meals, snacks and beverages according to food safety guidelines and facility schedules

Promptly reports any chewing or swallowing difficulties to the Lawson Manor Manager

Cleans and sanitizes dishes utilizing commercial dishwasher

Remains aware and takes precautions to ensure a clean and safe environment for residents and staff

Performs housekeeping tasks such as dusting, vacuuming, spot shampooing carpets, sanitizing bathrooms, railings and tables, sweeping and mopping

Transports and launders soiled clothing and linens and delivers clean clothing and linens to Resident rooms

Changes bed linens, ensuring that beds are neatly made

Other duties and responsibilities as qualified for and directed by licensed staff or supervisors Personnel Functions

Attends staff meetings as scheduled

Develops and maintains a good working relationship with other staff

Completes assigned training and obtains required continuing education

Utilizes materials and supplies in an efficient, cost-effective manner

Follows all facility policies and procedures

Follows standard precautions and works within OSHA guidelines

Reports any equipment malfunction to the designated staff member

Always represents the United Pioneer Home and Lawson Manor in a positive manner unless contraindicated by law Requirements

Qualifications

Certification through a state-approved CBRF (Community Based Residential Facility) course

Free CBRF certification classes are available onsite

Understand, read and write English fluently

Position includes every other weekend (Friday and Saturday nights)

Minimum age 18 Other Skills and Abilities required

Demonstrated concern for the elderly and ability to treat Residents with respect and dignity

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of resident information, per HIPAA regulations

Strong time management and teamwork skills

Ability to understand and follow work assignments and interventions in resident care plans

Customer service oriented

Adequate strength and endurance to meet the strenuous physical demands of resident care responsibilities such as operating lifts and commercial dishwashers

Coordination and dexterity required to provide resident care skillfully

Ability to work as scheduled and adapt to changes in bi-weekly work schedule Physical Requirements

Ability to endure prolonged walking, sitting, standing, use of pulling, bending, and stooping movements

Able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds

Be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability

Demonstrate negative assessment for infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB)

Remain free of illegal drug use and signs of impairment as per facility policy

Remain free of criminal conviction that may preclude employment in the assisted living setting (including but not limited to theft, battery, assault)

Salary Description

Starts at $19.68/hour, plus experience credit