Care Partner

The Forest at Duke; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Low-cost health insurance

403(b) retirement plan with company match

Paid sick and vacation time

Job summary

A senior living community in Durham, NC, is seeking Care Partners to provide non-clinical care and companionship to residents. This role supports daily life through meal preparation and housekeeping while fostering dignity and respect. Candidates should possess effective communication skills, patience, and the ability to work independently. Benefits include competitive compensation, health insurance, and a retirement plan. Join us to make a meaningful impact in our residents' lives.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in senior living, healthcare, dining, or housekeeping preferred.
• Physical ability to bend, reach, lift (up to 40 lbs), push/pull carts, and stand/walk for extended periods.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Manual dexterity to operate kitchen and cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-clinical care and companionship to residents.
• Support daily life through meal preparation and dining service.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable home for residents.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable home while fostering dignity and engagement.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Patience

Compassion

Respect for older adults

Ability to work independently

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

One Team. Many Skills. Endless Impact.

Our cross‑trained Care Partners are the heartbeat of the Small House—flexible, empowered, and ready to step in wherever residents and teammates need them most, delivering seamless, person‑directed care every day.

Unique Opportunity

The Care Partner works within the Eden Alternative/Small House model to create a home‑like environment by providing non‑clinical care and companionship to residents. This role is responsible for supporting daily life through meal preparation, dining service, and general housekeeping of residents' rooms and all common areas. Care Partners help maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable home while fostering dignity, respect, and meaningful engagement with residents.

Come Thrive With Us!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Prior experience in senior living, healthcare, dining, or housekeeping preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Must demonstrate patience, compassion, and respect when working with older adults.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Must have sufficient manual dexterity to safely operate kitchen and cleaning equipment.
• Physical ability to bend, reach, lift (up to 40 lbs), push/pull carts, and stand/walk for extended periods.
• Must be 18 years of age.

What The Forest At Duke Has To Offer

• A beautiful campus and work environment filled with friendly people.
• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Low cost health insurance coverage (major medical, FSA, vision, dental, AD&D).
• Life and disability insurance coverage paid 100% by The Forest.
• 403(b) retirement plan with generous company match.
• Paid sick and vacation time.
• …and so much more!

If you’ve got what it takes to become one of our newest Team members, then we’d like to hear from you! Please complete our online application now for prompt consideration!

The Forest at Duke is an equal opportunity employer without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, gender, gender identity or any other class of unique or protected characteristics.