What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Aid/Resident Care Parter position at Meadows Place Senior Living?
Position Summary
Reporting to the Executive Director and Care Services Manager, the Resident Care Partner is responsible for assisting residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (iADLs), providing general supervision, and respecting residents' rights and needs of choice.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Assists residents with ADLs and iADLs including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, transferring, and eating in
accordance with each resident’s individual care plan and task sheets
Serves meals to residents in the dining room or apartments daily
Documents and notifies community leadership team of any changes of resident’s physical conditions and behaviors in accordance with Enlivant policies and procedures
Assists Life Enrichment Coordinator in facilitating resident activities as they are scheduled
Performs general housekeeping and resident laundry
Takes resident’s vital signs when appropriate
Builds meaningful relationships with residents through day-to-day interactions
Follows Enlivant reporting guidelines involving resident abuse, neglect, exploitation, and other incidents
Performs other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma (or equivalent) or 1-2 years of experience in assisted living or long term care
- Must meet, have, or be eligible to obtain all applicable state requirements and certification
- Basic written and oral English communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Nursing Assistant (or assisted living equivalent)
- 3 to 6 months of related experience and/or training in direct personal care
- Experience interacting with individuals diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
Other Working Conditions
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule to ensure community needs are met (may include on-call, evening, and weekend availability)
- Must be able to have compassionate interactions with residents, family members, and employees
- Position may also require exposure to latex, infections, illnesses, and communicable diseases
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Night shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $19