Weekend Care Partner

Qualifications

• Experience in the care giving to older adults preferred, but not required.
• 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.
• Assist with cleaning and tidying residents' room/apartment.
• Assist residents with showers, toileting and dressing and grooming tasks.