LEAD CARE PARTNER - THE KEMPTON OF ROCK HILL at Liberty Health – ROCK HILL, South Carolina

Liberty Cares with Compassion….

LIBERTY SENIOR LIVING is currently seeking an experienced:

LEAD CARE PARTNER

JOB SUMMARY:

• Reviews staff attendance and the shift communication at the beginning of each shift
• Assigns teams/tasks and ensures teams are divided evenly, assigns break times, completes walking rounds with offgoing and oncoming shifts
• Updates bathing and laundry schedule, ensures sheets are changed and showers are given as scheduled
• Ensures lost and found items are kept organized and labeled items are returned
• Ensures associates are present at meals and actively assisting residents
• Ensures service plans are being followed and are current
• Work with DRC to update service plans and Hall Books and partners on schedules
• Report all concerns to nurse supervisor
• Trains and mentors new associates
• Provides quality care and assistance to residents in accordance with the resident philosophy and policies and resident rights
• Assists residents in meeting their physical, emotional and spiritual needs
• Adheres to each resident’s Level of Care (LOC), notifies supervisor of any changes in resident’s condition
• Answers and responds to resident calls in a timely manner
• Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
• Checks residents routinely and reports findings
• Encourages residents to attend meals in the dining venues by escorting to and from meals
• Observe residents for any change in condition and report to the Supervisor as well as any information a resident shares that might be significant to their overall well-being.
• Assist with the resident’s room cleanliness by picking up trash and/or ensuring that the room is safe to move about in. Also assist with cleaning drawers and closets and clothing that might be lying around. Report any unsafe findings to the Supervisor.
• Assist with meal time to ensure a comfortable and pleasant environment for the residents. Assist by serving trays and beverages, clearing and cleaning tables and getting residents to and from the dining room. The dining room should never be left unattended by a Nurse Aide.
• Follow personal care plans for each resident, familiarize oneself with the individual’s needs and desires of the residents as well as their unique personalities in order to work toward maintaining each resident’s independence, personal dignity, and personal safety.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor in accordance with the Minimum Standards.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a high school education or equivalent.
• Must have appropriate non-certified training, or possess a valid state certification as a certified nursing assistant.
• 1 – 3 years’ experience in a senior care community or nursing home environment preferred
• Good understanding of how Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease can affect behavior.
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts.
• Must have no findings on the State Health Care Personnel Registry of resident abuse, resident neglect, and misappropriation of resident or facility property, fraud against a resident or facility or diversion of drugs belonging to a resident or facility.
• Must enjoy working with senior adults with special care needs.
• Must be willing to receive, understand, and follow orders.
• Must be able to use equipment without jeopardizing the safety of self, others, or equipment and use supplies safely and economically.
• Must not leave assigned shift until relieved by oncoming person for that position.
• Must read, know, and follow personnel, department, and community policies and procedures.
• Must attend in-service training, staff meetings, and complete continuing education requirements via the online computer training programs.

Visit www.libertycareers.com for more information.
Background checks/drug-free workplace.
EOE.