Careers for Independent Living Community at Colorado Springs, CO

Work at Melody Living Colorado Springs

Job Description Care Partner Associate 
Job Title
 
Care Partner Associate
Department
 
Independent Living 
FLSA
 
Non-Exempt
Benefit Status
 
Full-Time/Part-Time/PRN
Reports to Health and Wellness Director

Position Summary                              
Responsible for meeting the daily personal care needs of the residents in a manner that aligns with our mission and values and meets the regulatory requirements of the community. Assists the Health and Wellness Director (HWD) in various functions, anticipates, identifies, and reports care needs.
 
Essential Duties 

• Attends to the personal care needs of residents in a timely manner and provide assistance with ADLs as requested by residents or directed by supervisor.
• Allows, and encourages resident independence in care in a supportive, and appropriate manner to do as much of their own care as possible per the care plan and assignment sheets.
• Provides personal care services to residents such as assistance with bathing, dressing, attendance at meals, serves meals to residents in the dining room or apartments, laundry, etc. with attention to individual resident needs (i.e., hair is combed, shoes are tied, oral hygiene, etc.)
• Anticipates and identifies any resident care needs and reports to supervisor (i.e., hygiene needs, broken eyeglasses, skin rash, lost hearing aids, supply needs, etc.).
• Responds to the needs of family members as appropriate.
• Lite housekeeping and laundry services.
• Companionship, including but not limited to social interaction, conversation, emotional support, and mind stimulating activities, encourages residents to socialize and participate in planned activities or programs and to develop friendships with other residents.
• Documentation of the services provided, including the date and times, reports changes to supervisor.
• Maintains open communication with supervisor and/or peers to promote awareness of resident issues.
• Monitors the safety and well-being of residents and reports to the licensed nurse any changes in residents condition.
• Reports suspicion of abuse, neglect or misappropriation of resources as required by regulation to the Executive Director immediately.
• Reports changes in resident status, health or otherwise, to supervisor.
• Monitors and documents resident's condition as directed.
• Completes work orders to communicate necessary replacements or repairs.
• Attends, participates, and contributes to monthly staff meetings addressing resident and departmental needs.
• Encourages teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers.
• Assist HWD with developing and updating care plans.
• Available for on call rotation.
• Other duties as assigned.

 
Basic Qualifications & Experience

• Three to six months related experience preferred and/or training in direct service with older adults, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (Refer to specific state regulations for qualifications required to assist with medications and direct care duties).
• Knowledge of dementia particularly of the Alzheimer's type is helpful.
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.
• High school or Equivalent (GED)
• One (1) year experience in some level of elder care preferred.
• Proficient computer skills preferred.
• Strong self-management and organization skills
• Strong multi-tasking abilities with the ability to handle competing deadlines, flexible and adaptable (open to change).
• Ability to effectively handle difficult and sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality.

 
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Sits, stands, bends, and moves intermittently during working hours.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Interacts with families, volunteers, residents, and numerous other staff members.

 
 Please send resumes to Mayela Hampton at [email protected]