Care Partner / Memory Care

Provides residents assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) while recognizing the importance of their dignity and respect at all times.

Essential Functions: * Assists residents with dressing, grooming, eating, bathing, positioning, turning, toileting and exercising.

* Gives treatments, performs tests, carries out procedures and collects specimens as instructed.

* Reports and records observations and results of treatments, tests, procedures and specimens when indicated.

* Encourages residents to attend meals in the dining room by escorting to and from dining room * Encourages independence, attendance at activities, restorative programs and rehabilitation * Assists residents with meals in ways that meet their individual needs and desires, while being cognizant of changes in appetitesand physical abilities to eat and drink * Establishes and maintains good relationships with residents and their families * Disposes of all incontinent products according to OSHA regulations and Company policy * Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic technique in all resident care to prevent spread of disease and infections * Adheres to universal precautions and all other infection control guidelines * Demonstrates knowledge of emergency policy and procedure * Practices proper body mechanics when lifting following safety guidelines * Responds to resident emergencies and answers signal lights promptly * Changes bed linens, makes beds and keeps rooms clean and orderly * Maintains safe and sanitary work stations and equipment * Works assigned schedule * Follows proper procedure for clocking in and out for shifts * Follows guidelines for uniforms and wears name badge daily * Follows policy on signing equipment in and out, and uses Company assigned equipment properly as intended * The ability to work in a safe and alert manner * The ability to take ownership for associate's safety and the safety of the residents * Must disclose any medication that might impair associate's ability to perform the job safely or competently.

Non-Essential Functions: * Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant * leadership * Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy * Attends required community meetings and participates Life Enrichment activities when able * Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University * Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis * Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent * Becomes familiar and understands the steps for fire evacuation * All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents.

Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements: * Must have a high school education * Non-Certification with proper training, or possession of valid state certification as C.N.A.

* 1 - 3 years experience in a senior care community or nursing home environment preferred * Has a good understanding of how Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease can affect behavior * Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts * Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens