AL Care Partner/Care Manager
hace 22 días
White Plains
Job Description Make a Difference Every Day. Join the Kensington Family! At The Kensington White Plains, we believe that caring for seniors is more than just a job—it's a calling. Our promise is simple: “We promise to love and care for your family as we do our own.” We are seeking compassionate, dependable, and enthusiastic Care Partners to join our dedicated team in our Memory Care and Assisted Living Neighborhoods. If you have a passion for helping seniors, enjoy building meaningful relationships, and want to work in an environment where your contributions truly matter, we would love to meet you! What does Kensington Senior Living offer you? • Competitive Salary, • Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other optional benefits., • 401(k) Plan, • Paid Vacation, • Employee Assistance Program, • Employee Referral Bonus Program, • Complimentary Meals, • Growth Opportunities Summary: The Care Partner (CNA) provides direct care to residents in our Memory Care and Assisted Living neighborhoods, including activities of daily living, therapeutic activities programs, and restorative programs with a special emphasis on providing for the unique needs of residents with mild to severe dementia. Assistance may be total, partial, or stand by depending upon the physical and cognitive ability of the resident. Duties and Responsibilities: • Assures the maximum quality of life for all residents by maintaining privacy, accommodating individual preferences, promoting independence, encouraging and assisting participation in facility activities and events, and communicating respectfully at all times., • Assists residents with mobility issues. Assists residents in and out of bed and chair/wheelchair with the correct use of the transfer belt (gait belt). Depending on residents’ weight and physical abilities, may require the assistance of another aide or the use of a mechanical lift to move the resident. If a resident is unable to reposition themselves, the aide may be required to turn and reposition the resident intermittently., • Assists residents in bathing as assigned. Monitor hygiene continuously and assist as needed to assure that each resident is clean, • Assists in personal grooming of residents including brushing hair, brushing teeth, trimming fingernails and toenails, and assisting residents in dressing or undressing. Fold or hang clean clothing items and place soiled items in the hamper., • Removes soiled bedding and replace with clean linens as needed, • Assists residents in using bathroom and peri-care. May be required to provide, remove, and clean bedpans, urinals catheter bags, and bedside commodes., • Takes and records vital signs of residents, e.g. temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate, and records information., • Assists residents to the dining area for meals or provides meals in the room as required. Assists in delivering dining service to residents and documenting intake of nourishment. Serves between-meal nourishment and assists as needed. Records amount eaten. Except when contraindicated, maintains clean pitcher and cup, and fresh water at the bedside of each resident., • Assists in maintaining cleanliness, condition, and supplies in resident apartments by observing and reporting housekeeping and maintenance needs and obtaining care supplies from the facility or family as needed., • Maintains all work and service areas in clean and orderly condition., • Assists in maintaining resident charts. Communicate all changes and unusual observations concerning residents' physical and psycho-social functioning., • Attends training courses and participate in other professional development activities as required. Knowledge and Skill: • Must be kind, caring, and possess a genuine desire to work with seniors., • Must have excellent verbal skills and communication abilities., • Ability to work effectively within a team based environment., • Strong time management and organizational skills., • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and families., • Ability to calculate figures related to amounts such as percentages and area., • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists., • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.