Care Partner - $1500 Sign on Bonus

LifeStream at Sun City; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethesda Senior Living Communities is seeking a dedicated Care Partner in Thornton, CO to provide compassionate care and assist residents with daily living activities. The role includes performing vital signs, helping with grooming and meals, and ensuring safety and dignity in all interactions.

The position offers a $1500 sign-on bonus, day and evening shifts, and requires weekend/holiday availability. CPR/First Aid per state guidelines and High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Nursing assistant certification desired.
• CPR and First Aid as required per state guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Takes vital signs and documents changes in residents’ condition.
• Assists residents with activities of daily living as per care plans.
• Assists with meals, beverage service and taking meal orders.
• Answers call lights with patience and compassion following guidelines.
• Maintains confidentiality of residents’ personal information.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate care

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Nursing assistant certification

Job description

# Care Partner - $1500 Sign on Bonus!!368 Bethesda Gardens Thornton - Thornton, CO 80241## OverviewSalary Range$20.00 - $21.00 HourlyPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelHigh School## Description**Care Partner - Full Time****$1500 Sign on Bonus!!****Day and Evening Shifts, Double shifts available****Weekend and Holliday availability required**Provide care and assistance to residents in a compassionate, quality customer service environment that preserves dignity. Assist and coordinate residents with various activities, including them in daily tasks and recreational opportunities, providing guidance, ensuring resident's safety, and promoting an engaging and fulfilling experience for all individuals under your care.Benefits Include:* Medical Insurance - HDHP or PPO (Full-time employees only)* Vision/Dental/Life Insurance (Full-time employees only)* Health Savings Account with Company Match (Full-time employees only)* Flexible Spending Account* Company matching 403(b) Plan* Paid Vacation* Personal, Sick and Holidays* Paid Volunteer Program* Total Care EAP (Employee Assistance Program)* Wages on Demand*These benefits may be reduced depending on FT, PT, PRN or temporary job status. To receive certain benefits, eligible employees may be required to meet participation requirements and pay required premiums and other contributions.**Bethesda Senior Living Communities reserves the right to pay a wage/salary that is lower or higher than the above posted compensation range.***Essential Functions**Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* Takes vital signs, and weighs residents.* Documents/charts on residents’ changes and unusual occurrences.* Schedules doctor appointments as needed.* Admits new residents per community policy.* Assists residents with showers, grooming, dressing, and toileting as needed.* Assists residents with activities of daily living as described on individual care plans.* Assists with basic cleaning and maintenance issues when needed.* Cleans up after incidents in a timely, efficient manner while maintaining the dignity of the resident.* Assists residents who have fallen providing safety, security, and compassion.* Escorts residents to and from the dining room as needed.* Picks up laundry from resident’s apartment as needed and transport to laundry room.* Sorts, washes, dries, folds, and hangs laundry according to community procedure.* Returns clean laundry to resident apartment.* Assists in serving meals and beverages and taking meal orders as needed.* Answers call lights with patience and compassion following company guidelines.* Listens to residents with empathy and assurance. Follows up with appropriate personnel regarding resident concerns.* Makes rounds on resident to ensure their safety and provide assistance as needed.* Calls Health Services Director, doctors, and families to inform of any change in condition, incidents, medications, etc. as needed.* Attends meetings/in-services/training sessions as required by Health Services Director and/or Executive Director.* Maintains confidentiality of residents’ personal information in and out of the community and protects and supports residents’ rights.* Communicates with residents, families, visitors, and employees in a positive manner using excellent communication skills.* Provides tours to potential residents and families that show how the resident’s individual needs can be met and promotes the concept of care in the community.* Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor that encourages a positive, nurturing environment for the residents, families, vendors, and guests.* Ensures excellent customer service by maintaining open and honest communication, answering phone promptly and professionally, and ensuring residents, families, and other employee’s needs are met* Ensures adequate daily coverage for meal service by communicating with the Culinary Services Director and/or Host/Hostess, to include taking resident orders for meals, providing drink refills according to residents’ / guests’ requests, assists with the cleaning, resetting and preparation of the dining room in-between meal times.* Performs all other duties as assigned or required.**Managerial Breadth/Scope of Job**Provides assistance with activities of daily living to the residents under the leadership of the Health Services Director.## Qualifications**Knowledge/Skills/Abilities*** Interpersonal skills to communicate with residents and staff* Must show compassion and genuinely care for the elderly and disabled.* Must be knowledgeable of the location of the SDS sheets on hazardous materials and able to understand the guidelines.* Must be able to work independently and prioritize workload as emergencies arise.* Ability to work in stressful situations with residents, families, visitors, and other staff.* Must maintain a current driver’s license and comply with all requirements of our Auto Policy.* Demonstrates a SERVANT heart and attitude by following our Mission Statement.**Education/Experience**High School diploma or equivalent preferred. Certification in nursing assistance desired. CPR and First Aid as required per state guidelines. **Working Environment/Physical Requirements**Moderate physical activity required by handling objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently. Must be able to stoop, bend, and reach. Must be able to lift residents in excess of 100 pounds with assistance.