The Care Partner in our Memory Care community assists our residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), engaging in cognitive activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Include but are not limited to the following:
Provide personalized assistance and support tailored to the unique needs of residents’ memory impairments, implementing memory care techniques to stimulate cognitive function.
Report all incidents/accidents/potential liabilities to Health Services Director and participate in required post incident shift huddles when requested. Monitors and reports any changes to residents’ health.
Assist with grooming before meals, serve meals while aiding with eating and drinking, and verify resident’s identification prior to serving. Monitor the dining room, as necessary.
Maintain resident documentation, charting required information, including any resident changes. Add appropriate residents to Alert Charting.
Create a safe and structured environment to minimize confusion and agitation, while promoting independence and autonomy.
Engage residents in social activities and provide companionship; assist Life Enrichment Director as needed.
Assists with personal hygiene, mobility, toileting, meals, housekeeping, and medication as required per care plan.
Complete all assigned duties, as directed by management or community leadership, adapting to changes in resident needs, staffing and working conditions, as necessary.
Be aware of and report all hazardous conditions and equipment to the Health Services Director or Administrator. Communicate complaints, suggestions, and concerns, as necessary.
When applicable, become familiar, practice, support and engage in the Montessori Approach.
Keep supply room and work areas clean.