Sisters of the Holy Cross is currently hiring for days and evening part-time Care Partner positions.

The Vision of Person Directed Living

Person Directed Living (PDL) shapes and informs the ways we care for and serve the Sisters of the Holy Cross in their living communities and for one another as a team.  Team members will create an environment that is life-giving, respectful, safe and clinically appropriate for Sisters honoring the Sisters’ dignity and personhood; respectful and collaborative with each other as teammates. 

PDL is intentionally integrated into both clinical care that the Sisters receive as well as assisting their engagement in daily living and the life of their local community.  Team members will develop relationships with the Sisters and among themselves so they may deeply know and support everyone in the community.  Robust, respectful communication (verbal and non-verbal) is the PDL standard. 

As their ability dictates, Sisters are encouraged and supported in making individual choices about their daily routines and communal life through creative and thoughtful engagement by team members.  PDL demands a delicate balance between the Sisters’ abilities and the team’s mandate for safety and dignity, calling upon each team member to assist Sisters with innovative solutions, and bringing joy and hope to every member of the community, Sisters and team members alike. 

Position Description:

Provides individualized care in one or more communities which are both home and a clinical setting by developing personal relationships with the Sisters, knowing and understanding their stories, their wants and their needs. Functions as a member of an interdisciplinary care team. Assists the nurse with areas of clinical care and household responsibilities by performing a wide range of tasks including meal selection assistance, personal care, laundry care, light housekeeping and supporting meaningful life and engagement. Reporting to the Nurse Coordinator/Nurse Supervisor on that unit. 

Qualities/Characteristics

strengths and weaknesses. Open to feedback.  Cares deeply about the people they serve, both Sisters and other team members.  Is personally flexible and adaptable in responding and meeting the needs of the Sisters and working in service with other team members.

responsibilities.

Communication and Relationship Skills

conversation between self and Sisters and between Sisters; uses prompts such as photos and mementos to encourage conversation.

Essential Functions:

Person Directed Living

Personal Care

Dining Services

1. Assures Sisters have adequate fluids.  Serves fluids mid-morning, mid-afternoon and at bedtime or as requested.
2. Assists with taking inventory of, storing and ordering food supplies and maintaining par levels. 

Environment              

 Other

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

       A High School diploma/GED required; CNA preferred.

Experience

       One (1) year of previous experience in working with older adults in a home setting or skilled nursing facility is preferred.

Working Environment

This job operates in a residential/clinical setting.  This role requires regular walking to various locations around the convents. This role also routinely comes into contact with sisters who may have contagious illnesses. 

Equipment Utilization

       Work requires the ability to operate certain specialized equipment, such as the EZ lift and oxygen equipment.   

Physical Demands

       While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to speak clearly and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, 

           crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, stooping, and grasping all day.   The 

           employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 20 pounds and occasionally exert 

           up to 50 pounds.

Hazards and Fatigue

       Exposure to hazards and fatigue are present intermittently.  Will be exposed to bodily fluids and wastes on a routine basis.