Assisted Living Care Partner / 2p-10p

HarborChase; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

HarborChase in Plano, TX is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide residents with daily living support while preserving dignity and safety. You will assist with ADLs, monitor needs, and respond to calls in a timely manner, helping residents maintain independence and comfort.

Join our care team to deliver respectful, person-centered care, document changes, and collaborate with supervisors to ensure high-quality living environments for aging residents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid state CNA certificate or equivalent training.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and colleagues.
• Experience with dementia care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care and assistance to residents per policies and resident rights.
• Assist residents with physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
• Respond to resident calls promptly and courteously.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Check residents every two hours and report findings.
• Escort residents to meals and assist with dining.
• Maintain cleanliness of dining room and resident rooms as directed.
• Assist with resident laundry as directed.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Observation skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

CNA Certification

Job description

Description

Position Summary:

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

Essential Functions:

• Provides quality care and assistance to residents in accordance with the resident philosophy and policies and resident rights
• Assists residents in meeting their physical, emotional and spiritual needs
• Adheres to each resident’s Level of Care (LOC), notifies supervisor of any changes in resident’s condition
• Answers and responds to resident calls in a timely manner
• Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
• Checks residents every two (2) hours and reports findings
• Completes assignment sheets daily.
• Encourages residents to attend meals in the dining room by escorting to and from Dining room
• Assists residents with meals in ways that meet their individual needs and desires, while being cognizant of changes in appetites and physical abilities to eat and drink
• Assists with cleaning and setting the dining room as directed by supervisor
• Assists with cleaning and tidying resident’s room as directed by supervisor
• Assists with resident’s personal laundry as directed by supervisor
• Establishes and maintains good relationships with residents and their families
• Disposes of all incontinent products according to OSHA regulations and Company policy
• Practices proper body mechanics when lifting following safety guidelines
• Responds to resident emergencies
• 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

Requirements

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

Background Screening Requirement

In all Florida Companies, this position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information regarding the Clearinghouse, disqualifying offenses, and exemption procedures, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com