Care Partner: Resident Support & Med Administration

Archdiocese; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardinal Ritter Senior Services, a ministry of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Saint Louis, seeks a Care Partner / Resident Care Associate II to provide person-centered care and support daily living activities in an assisted living setting.

The role emphasizes compassionate engagement, adherence to care standards, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to enhance residents' dignity, safety, and quality of life.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPR and First Aid Certification or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to safely assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Current Insulin Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful relationships with residents by learning their life stories, interests, occupations, hobbies, spiritual beliefs, family connections, and personal preferences.
• Identify what brings purpose, joy, comfort, and meaning to each resident's life.
• Engage residents in purposeful conversations and one-on-one interactions throughout the day.
• Encourage participation in community activities, social events, spiritual programs, and wellness opportunities.
• Support residents in maintaining previous roles, interests, and lifelong passions whenever possible.
• Create opportunities for success by adapting activities to match each resident's cognitive and physical abilities.
• Utilize Positive Approach to Care principles to identify retained abilities and strengths.
• Recognize behavioral expressions as communication and seek to understand the unmet need behind the behavior.
• Redirect residents experiencing distress toward meaningful engagement opportunities.
• Use knowledge of a resident's personal history to provide individualized redirection and support.
• Promote a sense of purpose by involving residents in daily routines and meaningful tasks.
• Encourage resident choice, autonomy, and participation in decision-making.
• Support residents living with dementia by creating moments of connection and accomplishment.
• Partner with Wellness team, families, and interdisciplinary staff to identify engagement opportunities.
• Document and communicate resident preferences and successful engagement approaches to the care team.
• Safely administer prescribed medications according to physician orders
• Understand medication classifications, dosages and side effects.
• Accurately pass and record medications.
• Preserve residents' dignity by maintaining personal hygiene and ensuring cleanliness.
• Perform proper perineal care while maintaining privacy, comfort and safety.
• Provide hygiene care respectfully and promptly.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Daily living assistance

Documentation (EMR)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Current Insulin Certification

Job description

Cardinal Ritter Senior Services, a ministry of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Saint Louis, seeks a Care Partner / Resident Care Associate II to provide person-centered care and support daily living activities in an assisted living setting.

The role emphasizes compassionate engagement, adherence to care standards, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to enhance residents' dignity, safety, and quality of life.