Care Partner (Memory Care)

Company: Inspired Living
Location: Lehigh Acres
Posted on: January 7, 2022

Job Description:

Summary/ObjectiveCare Partners provide routine care in a manner conducive to the comfort and safety of residents in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and within the established policies and procedures of the Community. S(he) is delegated the responsibility in carrying out the assigned duties by the Health & Wellness Director, Executive Director, Charge Nurse or other assigned supervisory personnel to assure that the highest degree of quality compassionate resident care is maintained at all times. Care Partners are customer service experts who interact with leadership, families, vendors, guests, and other associates while displaying exceptional professionalism.Essential FunctionsHelp create an atmosphere of compassion, optimism, warmth, resident interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the CommunityCares for resident per the shift assignment determined by Charge Nurse or Health and Wellness Director.Responsible for change of shift handoff report to following shifts Care Partners.Care Partners who are also certified Med Techs:May supervise self-administration of medication and treatments as prescribed by the health care provider; during the med pass, the Care Provider observes the residents response to the existing treatment plan, is aware of prominent medication interactions and side effects, and observes residents for the occurrence of such and notifies supervisor. The Care Partner, if working as a Med Tech, may communicate with pharmacies and or health care providers as necessary to ensure that residents in the Community have medications as ordered and must document accordingly.Assist with completion of medication cart audits per policy and direction of supervisorDocument an accurate accounting of leisure activities, incidents and observations, and any changes in the physical or emotional condition of each residentMaintain confidentiality and privacy of resident care, procedures, and documentation, and communicate with the resident and families on an adult and mature basis with dignity and respect for the residents rights and wishesReport any resident abuse, accidents or incidents immediately to supervisorReport changes in the residents condition to the charge/staff nurse as soon as possibleReport all complaints and grievances made by residents, families, visiting individuals, agencies, etc. as well as unauthorized trips the resident makes outside the Community to a supervisorAssure that call system is within easy reach at all times and answered promptlyAssist with caring for residents eyeglasses, hearing aids, prostheses, etc.; Assists in maintaining a physical, social, and psychological environment that is conducive to providing the best interest and welfare of the residentBathe, toilet and dress residents; Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADL)Follow established safety precautions and observe, monitor and intervene or report unsafe conditions in theCommunity. I.e. checking and reporting lightbulbs when they need to be replaced, changes in room temperature, etc.Review Resident Assessment and Plans of Care to residents conditions, etc. and explain each procedure to the resident as care is givenFollow established universal precautions and isolation procedures and report any communicable or infectious diseases that you may contractKeep residents personal articles off of the floor, properly stored, as well as keeping an inventory and assisting to identify residents personal possessions on an on-going basisKeep supply room, work areas, and equipment cleanAssist residents in preparing for and/or engaging in mealsAssist and participate with residents during activities, and social programsOther duties as assigned by managementQualificationsWork EnvironmentThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and crouching all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects and patients weighing over 50 pounds. The noise level is moderate to quiet. Because the essential functions may require exposure to bodily functions and infectious waste, diseases, odors and other situations associated with health care, including but not limited to exposure to AIDS, HIV and Hepatitis B viruses involving RiskClassification Categories 2 and 3**, environmental and safety conditions will fluctuate. To be qualified for the position of Care Partner, an applicant/employee will need to possess the ability to work in an environment conducive to caring for residents without posing a substantial safety or health threat to ones self or others.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects and patients weighing over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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