Care Partner

Qualifications

• Experience in the care giving to older adults preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Desire to work with older adults.
• Friendly, caring disposition.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have a satisfactory criminal history check.
• Must have physical exam by a licensed physician.
• Must have a negative drug screen.

Primary Responsibilities

• Answer and respond immediately to resident calls.
• Assist with resident activities, encourage, and assist residents to participate in activities.
• Encourage residents to attend meals in the dining room, escort residents to and from the dining room, assist with serving meals, assist residents with meals in ways that meet their individual needs and desires, observe and report changes in the residents' appetite and physical abilities to eat and drink.
• Assist with cleaning the dining room after the meal service as assigned.
• Assist with cleaning and tidying residents' room/apartment.
• Assist residents with showers, toileting and dressing and grooming tasks.