Care Partner - Night Shift at United Pioneer Home in Luck, WI

Apply Job Type Part-time Description Job Summary: Ensure and enhance the health and well-being of our Residents by providing direct, routine care and assistance with activities of daily living, food service, housekeeping, and laundry services Care Functions Assumes responsibility for the safety and supervision of all Residents Assists with personal cares including bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting Accurately measures and records vital signs, weights, food and fluid intake and output, bowel movements, etc. Assists in safe transfers using a transfer belt, device, or appropriate lift Answers call pagers promptly and determines Resident needs Ensures that Residents are clean, neatly dressed, and well-groomed Administers medication according to all federal, state, and facility guidelines, and properly documents all medications and treatments administered Administers treatments such as eye drops, compression socks and topical applications, observing guidelines to ensure accuracy and safety Reports to the charge nurse any accidents or incidents involving residents and visitors Immediately reports any suspected abuse or neglect per facility policy Reports promptly to the nurse on duty any signs of Resident illness or changes in condition, to include skin condition and mental status Assists with activities such as chair exercises, crafts, trishaw rides, and transporting to programmed activities within the facility May run errands as requested Care Functions Prepares and serves the breakfast meal Serves all meals, snacks and beverages according to food safety guidelines and facility schedules Promptly reports any chewing or swallowing difficulties to the Lawson Manor Manager Cleans and sanitizes dishes utilizing commercial dishwasher Remains aware and takes precautions to ensure a clean and safe environment for residents and staff Performs housekeeping tasks such as dusting, vacuuming, spot shampooing carpets, sanitizing bathrooms, railings and tables, sweeping and mopping Transports and launders soiled clothing and linens and delivers clean clothing and linens to Resident rooms Changes bed linens, ensuring that beds are neatly made Other duties and responsibilities as qualified for and directed by licensed staff or supervisors
Personnel Functions Attends staff meetings as scheduled Develops and maintains a good working relationship with other staff Completes assigned training and obtains required continuing education Utilizes materials and supplies in an efficient, cost-effective manner Follows all facility policies and procedures Follows standard precautions and works within OSHA guidelines Reports any equipment malfunction to the designated staff member Always represents the United Pioneer Home and Lawson Manor in a positive manner unless contraindicated by law Requirements Qualifications Certification through a state-approved CBRF (Community Based Residential Facility) course Free CBRF certification classes are available onsite Understand, read and write English fluently Position includes every other weekend (Friday and Saturday nights) Minimum age 18 Other Skills and Abilities required Demonstrated concern for the elderly and ability to treat Residents with respect and dignity Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of resident information, per HIPAA regulations Strong time management and teamwork skills Ability to understand and follow work assignments and interventions in resident care plans Customer service oriented Adequate strength and endurance to meet the strenuous physical demands of resident care responsibilities such as operating lifts and commercial dishwashers Coordination and dexterity required to provide resident care skillfully Ability to work as scheduled and adapt to changes in bi-weekly work schedule Physical Requirements Ability to endure prolonged walking, sitting, standing, use of pulling, bending, and stooping movements Able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds Be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability Demonstrate negative assessment for infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) Remain free of illegal drug use and signs of impairment as per facility policy Remain free of criminal conviction that may preclude employment in the assisted living setting (including but not limited to theft, battery, assault) Salary Description Starts at $19.68/hour, plus experience credit