Care Partner - Compañero de cuidado - Español

About the role

Dolan Memory Care Homes seeks Care Partners who can work full-time 36 hours a week minimum. Options include 7am-7pm 3 days a week or 7pm-7am. The company will assist with training. If interested in growing, using passion, and working in a compassionate and respectful culture, don't wait!

Who We Are?

Dolan Memory Care Homes provides continuous care to individuals suffering from memory problems due to Alzheimer’s and related diseases for over 25 years. Residents live in traditional 7,000 square foot homes located within St. Louis County neighborhoods. We have 17 homes in St. Louis. Once a resident moves in, they become part of the Dolan family.

We choose to maintain a tranquil and intimate environment as research recommends this type of environment as support for residents.

Responsibilities

Aid residents with all daily activities, making them significant and enjoyable, providing assistance as needed. Understand that all behaviors have meaning and interact positively and creatively with residents to maximize their comfort and safety. The Care Partner will comply with Residents' Rights at all times while working or on the grounds of Dolan.

Every Care Partner is a universal worker. A universal worker will do everything needed including cooking, cleaning, laundry, group and individual activities, passing medications, bathing, toileting, grooming, etc. Regular rounds are essential to ensure the safety of each resident.

Caregiving Personal Care

• Perform basic nursing/personal care services to residents including bathing, shampooing, grooming, toileting, hygiene and comfort measures as well as feeding and hydrating residents as necessary.
• Take vital signs - weights, temperature, pulse, and blood pressure.
• Ensure the safety and security of all residents and their belongings.
• Maintain the inventory of personal care and toiletry supplies and provide additional supplies from house stock as needed.
• Keep the Manager informed of changes in resident condition, family concerns, and/or changes in status.

General

• Promote positive customer service with residents and families.
• Familiar with resident's ISP and life story. Promote engagement with residents and families in a positive and professional manner while supporting person-centered care.
• If there is a pet staying at the house, care partners must tend to and care for them as needed, such as feeding & watering, letting them outside, walking, etc.
• Make regular rounds to ensure resident well-being and safety.
• Document in the communication book. Not for complaints or gripes of staff members, information which is pertinent to resident's condition, family or facility.
• Prohibit gossiping or other forms of communication which may be construed to be inappropriate language either verbal or written.
• Attend all staff training sessions.
• Assist House Manager in admissions, transfers and discharges as well as other duties assigned by House Manager.
• Report all incidents/accidents and or injury to residents, employees, or visitors by completing incident report. A verbal report to immediate supervisor prior to or at the end of each shift is also required.
• When asked to use their vehicle or ride in a vehicle in connection with their position, seat belts are to be worn at all times while riding or driving.
• Prohibit illegal drug use, smoking, and alcohol consumption while on premises and duty.
• Cell phone use is prohibited during working hours.
• Stealing of any kind, from the resident, company, associates, and or visitors is strictly prohibited.
• All facilities are weapon-free zones, including but not limited to guns, knives, or any other device which may cause harm.
• Report any criminal felony charges (A, B, C) to the company when charged.

Qualifications

• Med level 1, CMT or C.NA (must complete Med Level 1 class within 1 year)
• First aid certified, CPR certified
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English
• Demonstrate a willingness to work with geriatric dementia residents
• Positive work experience within a geriatric dementia environment
• Physically able to lift 50 lbs or greater, stoop, bend, and squat. Must be able to stand/walk for 8 to 12 hours.