Memory Care Partner/4p-8p

HarborChase; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

HarborChase in Plano, Texas is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to assist residents with daily living needs while upholding dignity and respect. This role emphasizes person-centered care and collaboration with the care team to maintain residents' well-being.

You will support ADLs, monitor conditions, respond to calls, and help with meals and mobility, following safety guidelines and facility policies to ensure a safe, comforting environment for all residents.

Qualifications

• 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
• Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens

Responsibilities

• Provides residents assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) while respecting dignity.
• Provides quality care to residents per policies and resident rights.
• Assists residents in meeting physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
• Adheres to each resident's Level of Care (LOC) and notifies supervisor of changes.
• Answers and responds to resident calls promptly.
• Checks residents every two hours and reports findings.
• Assists with meals, dining room setup, and escorting to dining areas.
• Cleans and tidies resident rooms and dining areas as directed.
• Performs personal laundry duties as directed.
• Establishes and maintains good relationships with residents and families.
• Disposes of incontinent products per OSHA regulations and policy.
• Responds to resident emergencies and follows safety guidelines.
• Follows clock-in/out procedures and wears name badge daily.
• Maintains safe and secure environment for residents.

Skills

CNA

Dementia care

Communication

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA Certification

Job description

Position Summary:

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

Essential Functions:

• 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
• Completes assignment sheets daily.
• 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
• The ability to work in a safe and alert manner
• The ability to take ownership for associate's safety and the safety of the residents
• Must disclose any medication that might impair associate's ability to perform the job safely or competently.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through 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 the Safe Return program 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

Requirements

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
• Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens

Background Screening Requirement

In all Florida Companies, this position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information regarding the Clearinghouse, disqualifying offenses, and exemption procedures, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com