Care Partner

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Wellness Director

OSHA Classification: II: Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogen

Physical Requirements: Medium Work - Ability to exert 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects

Position Overview

C.N.A. provides resident care under the supervision of wellness services personnel. The role is to assist the resident holistically, to be the best they can be physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually as directed and requested by the resident, and guided by the wellness plan created by the resident, family, and clinical team.

Essential Job Functions

Customer Service

Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers

Perform job duties for residents and team members in a courteous, caring, and professional manner

Take initiative to ensure resident growth and wellness goals, and satisfaction is a priority

Meet and greet visitors in a friendly, helpful manner (Visitors include anyone who visits the community; specifically, current residents' families and friends, prospective residents and their families, referral sources, vendors, and regulators)

Answer phones appropriately, according to company and community standards

Communicate professionally and cooperate with the supervisor and all community personnel Reinforce creating a customer experience of the highest quality

Model the Curavistas Highline Leadership Values

Resident Rights

Ensure compliance and understanding of all regulations regarding residents' rights

Resident Care

Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, changing of bed linens, positioning, transfer, mobility, and incontinence care.

Read, document, and update the Wellness Plans.

Keep proper records of care

Report observations to Wellness Director

Immediately report any changes in the resident's condition to the supervisor

Vital sign monitoring will be performed as needed by personnel with current license/qualification (as required by state regulations)

Dining Services

Focus on customer service to residents in dining services

Work as a team with dining services to assist in:

Serving meals to residents' tables according to Compass Senior Living procedures

Bussing tables and preparing dishes for washing

Cleaning the dining room, including wiping tables and chairs

Setting tables for the next meal

Delivering trays to resident apartments as needed

Understand and follow dining services safety and infection control policies and procedures

Safety and Sanitation

Monitor the phone, front door, call and alarm systems

Understand and follow safety and infection control policies and procedures

Respond to emergency call signals promptly

Report incidents and completes appropriate paperwork

Laundry & Cleaning

Collect, laundry, and distribute linens, garments, etc. in accordance with Community procedures

Help to properly maintain all equipment, ensure work areas are clean and safe, and ensure policies covering infection control, health, and safety, etc. are strictly followed

Assist in cleaning resident rooms, dining areas, and public areas

Training

Attend all required in-service training

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Successfully complete training & licensing as required by WY state regulations

Ability to read, write and speak English

Must be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors, and the general public

Must meet all health requirements, including TB

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities (Essential Job Functions) with or without reasonable accommodation

Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly

Other Skills and Requirements

This position is hourly

Promote and encourage residents to participate in activities

Follow & communicate company policies and procedures

Additional Notes

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related or similar tasks to meet the ongoing needs of the community. All duties and responsibilities listed are considered to be essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee. It is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the business and requirements of the job change.

This community does not unlawfully discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, or age in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services, and activities, or in employment.