What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Care Partner position at BALFOUR SENIOR CARE?
The “Balfour experience” is one defined by a highly motivated, well trained, and compassionate team of associates who are empowered to fulfill, with pride and integrity, the needs and desires of the residents they serve.
Balfour’s vision is to be the most admired senior living company in America and Balfour associates are expected to exemplify our core values of integrity, respect, and customer focus.
What will you do in this role:
- Partner with our licensed nurses to provide the highest quality of care and service to our residents.
- Provide essential nursing care that involves assistance with resident’s daily living needs while supporting their emotional wellbeing
- Under the supervision of the Director, develops a written recreation plan of care for each resident
- Adhere to and reinforce proper infection control measures
- Partner with Life Enrichment to provide companionship, stimulation and engagement to each resident
- Assist with light housekeeping tasks
- Perform departmental organizational tasks such as documentation in PCC & Life Loop, organization of medical supplies, carts and medical storage areas
You have:
- A talent for interacting with a wide variety of people, particularly the elderly and their family members
- The ability to provide a high level of compassion and care for our elderly residents
- The ability to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and adhere to all HIPPA regulations
- The ability to read, write and communicate in English
You might also have:
- Experience as a care partner for the elderly and memory impaired
- Customer service experience
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
- The ability to walk the duration of your shift
- Ability to lift a minimum of 30 lbs.
- The ability to push/pull up to 50 lbs. of resistance
- Must be available to work weekends and holidays as needed
- May be exposed to unpleasant odors, contagious diseases and blood borne pathogens
- Balfour is a pet-friendly community; you may be exposed to animal hair and dander
Why Balfour?
- Scheduling variety and flexibility:1st, 2nd, overnight and PRN/Flex pool opportunities available for many positions
- Immediate healthcare coverage for eligible employees working 32 or more hours per week (Full & 3/4 time status)
- Medical, dental and vision plan coverage
- Paid time off (PTO) and sick time for full and part time employees
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Employee Resident Referral Bonus Program
ABOUT BALFOUR SENIOR LIVING
Founded in 1997, Balfour Senior Living has received national and international recognition for the quality of its exterior architecture and its elegant interior design marked by the use of a vibrant color palette and a diverse collection of fine art. With round-the-clock nursing coverage and an extensive activity program, Balfour’s quality of care and life enrichment programming makes the company a leader in the growing world of senior housing. Since the first community opened in Louisville, Colorado in 1999, Balfour has grown to include nine communities in the Denver Metro area and one in Ann Arbor, Michigan. From its inception, Balfour Senior Living has sought to be the most admired senior living company in the United States.
Balfour Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) complying with state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and providing equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, or racial status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, discharge, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, compensation, benefits, and training.