SUMMARY

Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). Work with residents living with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and/or memory-impaired, with chemical dependency, or similar issues under the direction of the Care Manager/Director of Memory Care. May also provide emotional support and enrichment while monitoring the resident’s health and notify management of any changes in condition.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including, but not limited to continence care, showering, grooming, transfer assistance, and meal assistance.
• Assist residents with daily recreational activities, including crafts, games, music, and exercise, and encourage participation.
• Ensure that all residents always remain clean, dignified, and presentable.
• Provide emotional support and enrichment to the residents.
• During your shift, utilize a company-provided phone to access care plans and chart care accordingly.
• Follow a care plan and document provided care accordingly.
• Read, follow, and sign any care plans and posted messages and/or updates during each shift.
• Keep any internal charts current and know of each resident’s needs.
• Observe, document, and communicate to the Care Manager or Director of Memory Care any physical, emotional, and mental changes in condition and/or all unusual observed resident behaviors (speech production, feeding patterns, toilet issues, etc.), to help facilitate assessment and development of care and service goals.
• Reports should occur by the end of the shift and should be documented in the changeover notes unless immediate intervention is needed.
• Enhance the lives of older adults by assisting them with patience and respect.
• Maintain a cooperative and cheerful attitude when relating to residents or their guests.
• Embrace teamwork and collaboration among all staff.
• Keep residents’ rooms in proper order throughout the day, including tidying rooms, making beds, and putting clothes away. Assist residents by providing for their comfort, safety & enjoyment.
• Remain up to date on all company-provided training.
• Attend periodic staff meetings, in-service training, and mandatory meetings as required.
• Observe Resident’s Rights, as posted within the facility. Promptly respond to resident calls for assistance.
• In Emergencies, assist residents according to the Emergency Plan of the facility.
• Follow proper elopement and safety protocol.
• Promotes appropriate levels of independence in resident care and demonstrates awareness of safety for both resident and self in providing care.
• Always know the location and disposition of all residents (under direct care) during shift.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of high school education or GED or combination of related experience.
• Experience is preferred, but not necessary.
• Reasonable expectations of mathematical, technical, and reasoning skills to perform essential job responsibilities.
• According to Title 22 requirements, employees must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English, so as not to jeopardize the safety and well-being of the residents.
• Ability to communicate with residents, and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Remain professional and respectful, and interact with our customers – including residents, family members, and all staff members – according to the concepts identified by the Carlton Way.
• Must be able to use technology, such as company-provided phones and tablets, to communicate among staff on resident needs.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Must be authorized to work in the United States of America and provide sufficient work authorization documentation(s)
• DOJ and FBI fingerprint clearance must be completed before working in the community (obtained through the community)
• Health screening/Physical and negative TB test must be less than six (6) months old (obtained through the community)
• First Aid/CPR Certification (obtained through the community)

Carlton Senior Living’s Commitment to Pay Transparency

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the total package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives.

Carlton Senior Living benefits are designed to convey Carlton Senior Living’s culture and values, to create an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to support our employees to give their best in both work and life. We offer the following benefits to eligible employees:

• Premium coverage for employee medical insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dental, Vision, Short/Long-term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans;
• Generous vacation time and leave plans, as well as paid sick days and parental leave;
• Generous benefits like mental and emotional health support through our Employee Assistance Program, a 401K company match, gym and tuition reimbursements.

Carlton Senior Living reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

Carlton Senior Living’s Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunities

Carlton Senior Living is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Per Department of Social Services regulations, all applications must undergo an extensive background check, and certain misdemeanor convictions will require an exemption.

Carlton Senior Living is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at hrdept@carltonseniorliving.com .