Care Partner (CP)
Company: Dolancare
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: October 18, 2024
Job Description:
Reports To: House ManagerGeneral Description:Under the
supervision of the House Manager, provides primary care and
assistance to residents with dementia. Interacts and engages
residents throughout the day to provide a person-centered care
environment that is safe, clean, and meaningful for each resident.
Assists residents with all facets of ADLs as well as leads
residents in meaningful and fun activities, providing assistance to
residents as needed throughout the day. Understands that all
behaviors have meaning and must interact with residents in a
positive and creative manner to maximize their comfort and safety.
The CP will comply with Residents' Rights at all times while
working or on the grounds of Dolan.Every CP 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. It is also vital to
do rounds regularly to ensure the safety of each resident.Personal
Care:
- Perform basic nursing/personal care services to residents
including but not limited to bathing, shampooing, grooming,
toileting, giving 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.Medication
Administration:
- Follow house procedures and state regulations in the
administration and storage of medications.
- Notify House Manager of changes in physician orders.
- Receive and give a report of the resident's conditions to
oncoming CP.
- Provide documentation in MAR clinical record as directed by
House Manager.
- Maintain medication cart and/or storage of medications
including OTC items in compliance with house practice, policy, and
state regulations.General:
- Practice and promote positive customer service with residents
and families.
- Be 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 (i.e., feeding & watering, letting
them outside, walking, etc.).
- Make rounds regularly to ensure resident well-being and
safety.
- Document in the communication book. Not for complaints or
gripes of staff members, only information pertinent to residents'
condition, family, or facility.
- Gossiping or other forms of communication which may be
construed to be inappropriate language, either verbal or written,
is prohibited.
- 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 completion of an incident report. A
verbal report to the immediate supervisor prior to or at the end of
each shift is also required.
- In the event the employee is 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.
- Illegal drug-free, smoke and alcohol-free 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.The above
statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of
work being performed, basic expectations of the employer and
understood by the employee assigned to this job, and are not
intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, skills,
and abilities required.
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Keywords: Dolancare, Belleville , Care Partner (CP), Other , Saint Louis, Illinois
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