Compassionate Geriatric Care Assistant

UP Health System - Portage; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UP Health System - Portage seeks an Elder Associate to provide compassionate, hands-on support to older adult patients in our community hospital. In this role, you’ll assist with daily living activities, mobility, safety checks, and comfort measures while closely following care plans developed by nurses and providers.

You will monitor and report changes in condition, maintain accurate documentation, and support a clean, safe environment, working in a collaborative, patient-first team to promote

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, hands-on support to older adult patients.
• Assist with daily living activities, mobility, safety checks, and comfort measures.
• Follow care plans developed by nurses and providers.
• Monitor and report changes in condition and maintain accurate documentation.
• Support a clean, safe environment and promote dignity and independence.

Job description

UP Health System - Portage seeks an Elder Associate to provide compassionate, hands-on support to older adult patients in our community hospital. In this role, you’ll assist with daily living activities, mobility, safety checks, and comfort measures while closely following care plans developed by nurses and providers.

You will monitor and report changes in condition, maintain accurate documentation, and support a clean, safe environment, working in a collaborative, patient-first team to promote