MC Private Care Specialist

Memory Care Private Care Specialist

Watercrest Palm Beach Gardens is looking for a Memory Care Private Care Specialist to join their Resident Care team! As a key member of the team, you will ensure the day-to-day care of our residents is provided in a sensitive, professional, and effective manner, as well as collaborate with the dining and community program to ensure best quality of care for all residents.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide one-on-one support and companionship
• Assist with taking care of the resident's pet(s)
• Encouraging socialization and participation in community activities
• Assist residents to and from scheduled activities
• Perform daily housekeeping tasks as assigned using established procedures and standards
• Perform laundry duties as assigned
• Food shopping
• Assure that established infection control practices are maintained
• Report all accidents and incidents as soon as possible to supervisor, no matter how minor
• Maintain the confidentiality of residents' personal care information
• Honor the residents' personal and property rights
• Be knowledgeable and prepared for emergency situations including disasters, fire and other emergencies
• Must be in company uniform and resident ready at all times
• Performs other related essential duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, team members, residents, family members, vendors, referral sources and outside contacts
• Able to make independent decisions
• Must be able to communicate in a warm, friendly and caring manner
• Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aid preferred, but not required
• CPR certification / First Aid certification preferred

Experience Requirements:

• Experience working with seniors preferred

Physical Requirements:

The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:

• Able to stand or walk 75% of the day
• Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions
• Able to work under stress and in emergency situations
• Able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing and grasping
• Able to talk and hear effectively in order to convey messages, instructions and information to residents and team members
• Occasionally lift / carry up to 50 pounds.

Occupational Exposure / Personal Protective Equipment:

• Work in all areas of the community
• Subject to reactions from dust, disinfectants and cleaning chemicals and may be exposed to infectious waste, diseases and other conditions
• Required to use personal protective equipment and supplies to prevent burns, falls, and infection and follow safety policies and procedures
• Personal protective equipment includes infection control kit, rubber gloves and non-slip shoes
• Subject to infectious diseases, substances and odors
• Follow Safety Policy & Procedures