Care Partner SFC (STNA)

Judson Retirement Community - Chagrin Falls, OH

Part-time - Entry Level

Chagrin Falls, OH

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Care Partner (STNA) at South Franklin Circle is responsible for providing personal care and support to residents, ensuring their dignity and independence. This part-time role involves coordinating care efforts, assisting with daily activities, and fostering meaningful relationships with residents. The Care Partner plays a crucial role in creating a supportive and enriching environment for the elderly, while also maintaining cleanliness and safety in the living space.

Responsibilities

• Get to know each individual member's preferred routine and unique wants and needs.
• Create choice and promote autonomy of members in all aspects of personal care.
• Assist in creating a chart of each member's personal history and interests and utilize these charts to create a quality plan of care for each member.
• Carefully follow the plan of care for each member created by the caregiving team.
• Ensure that the line between providing personal care and providing clinical treatment is never crossed.
• Assist members with personal care functions, including dental and mouth care, bathing, dressing and grooming, hair care, nail care, shaving, and bowel and bladder care.
• Assist in moving, positioning, and transporting members into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
• Observe, monitor, and report all significant changes in physical, emotional, and cognitive wellbeing of members.
• Meet with the Clinical Partners as scheduled or as needed to discuss members' needs and progress.
• Report all accidents and incidents to the Coordinator or Clinical Partner when they occur.
• Report any resident abuse or suspected abuse to the Coordinator or Clinical Partner immediately.
• Ensure call system is working at all times and answered promptly.
• Communicate with co-workers at all levels to adequately meet the needs of members.
• Attend and participate in all team meetings to continuously improve work processes.
• Coordinate with care partners to accomplish the team goal of providing the best care possible to the members.
• Attend and participate in orientation programs, ongoing training, and educational classes.
• Follow established safety procedures and observe, monitor, and intervene in or report to the Coordinator unsafe conditions in the Crane House.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy regarding residents' health and personal information.
• Clean members' apartments and ensure everything is working properly.
• Plan and provide meaningful individual and group activities based on the members' preferences.
• Prepare and serve meals in an attractive, clean, and timely manner.
• Clean up after meals and snacks which will be planned according to the needs and preference of members.
• Keep kitchen and pantry areas clean and ensure all appliances are working properly.
• Ensure cleanliness of the dining room by checking between meals and conducting necessary spot cleaning.
• Ensure all common areas including hallway, library, social room, and lobby are clean and organized throughout the day.
• Launder clothing and other personal items as requested by each member.
• Perform all other related duties as needed by the members of the Crane House.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Training and/or experience in caring for the elderly.
• Experience as a nursing assistant, home health aide, recreational therapist, dietary worker, or housekeeper in a senior living setting is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in senior care is preferred.