Care Partner | Overnight Shift (Assisted Living & Memory Care)

Job Details: Job Location: Northridge Village

• Ames, IA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Category: Health Care, Northridge Village is an innovative, beautiful, 5-star, boutique style senior living community. Our mission is simple: to enrich the lives of our residents through purpose, passion & joy in life! Our Community offers several levels of living including independent living, assisted living, short-term rehab, and long-term care. In addition to our commitment to provide quality care to our residents, we are also committed to providing a great work environment for our Team Members. Shifts: In general, we offer 8-, and 12-hour shifts for our Caregiving positions. We have openings for full-time (30+ hours weekly). Nights: 10pm-6:30am (full-time) Benefits: We value and are grateful for our Team Members. Below is a snapshot of our benefits to foster health and happiness for our team: Health, Dental, & Vision Care Plans with company cost share (full-time only) Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes counseling sessions for Team Members and their Family. 401(k) with company match PTO Holiday Premium Pay Volunteer Time Off Competitive Wages & Shift Differentials Referral Bonus Service Award Bonus Career Path Development Tuition Assistance & Certification Course Payment Fun & engaging team environment If you're in search of a family-based organization with a culture of care and you have a passion for seniors - keep reading! Role: We are seeking a dedicated Care Partner (Caregiver) to join our team for the overnight shift! This position will provide support in both Assisted Living and Assisted Living Memory Care, assisting residents with personal care, medications, social and recreational activities, and meal services while ensuring a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

Care Partner adheres to and conveys a philosophy that supports the dignity, privacy, independence, choice and individuality of tenants. Demonstrates an appreciation of the heritage, values, and wisdom of the tenant and an understanding of the aging process. Care Partner reviews Tenant Service Plans as needed to gain and maintain a familiarity with tenant service needs and preferences.

Care Partner reviews the Staff 24-Hour Communication log and corresponding Tenant Service Notes on a daily basis for information about changes in tenant service needs and/or health conditions. Care Partner provides personal services to tenants as assigned and as indicated on Tenant Service Plans. Care Partner responds to calls from the emergency call system in a timely manner.

Care Partner demonstrates knowledge of and follows infection control procedures. Care Partner assists in maintaining a clean, comfortable, and safe environment by providing housekeeping services as needed. Care Partner assists with individual tenant and group social/recreational activities as requested; encourages tenant participation in activities.

Care Partner monitors for changes in tenant needs, preferences, and/or health status, and reports/documents any changes according to established procedures. Care Partner responds to emergencies in an appropriate manner as per training received. Care Partner works effectively with minimal supervision and in a team setting.

Care Partner performs all other duties as assigned. A Care Partner is not allowed to perform medication administration without an Assisted Living Medication Manager Certification of completion.

Qualifications

Qualifications: Care Partner must be able to think, act and intervene independently in both routine and emergency situations. Care Partner must be self-motivated and function as an “in charge person”. Care Partner must have a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally, with the ability to read, write, and understand English.

Care Partner must have 1-2 years’ previous experience working with the elderly, preferably in a residential setting. Care Partner must be at least 18 years of age, with a high school diploma or equivalent GED. Also prefer experience in providing assistance with activities of daily living. Care Partner will complete all delegations assigned by the Assisted Living Nurse to show he/she is competent in duties and responsibilities.

CMA, CNA a plus but not required. Medication Manager Certification required or must obtain upon hire. Our community is a part of a family of Retirement Communities which include: Colonial Village, Overland Park, KS Maggie’s Place of Colonial Village, Overland Park, KS Westchester Village, Lenexa KS Linden Woods Village, Gladstone, MO Prairie Vista Village, Altoona, IA Terrace Glen Village, Marion, IA Cedar Ridge Village, West Des Moines, IA Northridge Village, Ames, IA Kennybrook Village, Grimes, IA Scenic Living Communities, Iowa Falls, IA We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability of any other characteristic protected by law.

Our family of retirement communities are proud to be a tobacco-free campus, including but not limited to electronic cigarettes. We follow CMS and CDC protocols and guidelines. #Caregiver #Direct. Support. Professional #Senior. Living #Resident. Care #CNA #CMA #nrv2024