Care Partner

Harbor Retirement Associates (HRA); Olney (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in assisted living is seeking a dedicated Assisted Living Care Partner/Care Giver in Olney, MD. The role includes supporting residents with daily activities, ensuring their dignity and well-being. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and have experience in a senior care setting, with strong communication skills and an understanding of dementia-related challenges.

Qualifications

• 1 – 3 years experience in a senior care community or nursing home environment preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, associates, and residents.
• Understanding of behavior impacts from Dementia and Alzheimer’s.

Responsibilities

• Provides residents assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL).
• Checks residents every two hours and reports findings.
• Establishes and maintains good relationships with residents and families.

Skills

Communication

Understanding of Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease

Education

High School Education

Job description

HC of Olney
17001 Georgia Ave
Olney, MD 20832, USA

HC of Olney
17001 Georgia Ave
Olney, MD 20832, USA

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

Assisted Living Care Partner/Care Giver

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

Non-Essential Functions:

• Leads by example exhibiting theCORE Valuesthrough 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 theSafe Returnprogram 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

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