What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Partner/Universal Worker position at Rakhma Inc?
Description
Rakhma, an ancient Aramaic word meaning "unconditional love" is the defining feature of all that we do. Our three locations, Grace (Minnetonka), Peace (Minneapolis), and Joy (St. Paul) provide dignity for individuals living with memory loss in a small home-like environment. We provide person-centered care and strive to deliver outstanding customer service to our residents, families, and vendors.
We are seeking hard-working, positive, and loving Care Partners that want to be part of the Rakhma family.
We currently have the following weekend openings for part-time employees at our Minnetonka location.
Weekend 1: example Nov 29-30
- SATURDAY AM 6:40am-3:00pm
- SUNDAY NOC 10:40pm-7:00am
Weekend 2: example Dec 6-7
- SATURDAY AM 6:40am-3:00pm
- SUNDAY PM 2:40pm-11:00pm
Unless you wish otherwise, we provide every other weekend off.
You will also be responsible for one On-Call weekend every eight weeks (on an off weekend). This means that you will pick up last minute open shifts from Friday 2:30pm to Monday 7:00am. For being on call, you will receive $100 for the weekend as long as you cover the shifts that become available. You will not have to cover more than 2 shifts in a row unless 1 of them is a sleeper position. It is possible that you could be called in to work on Friday evening, Saturday evening and Sunday overnight. It is also possible that you are not called in at all, in which case, you would still receive the $100 for the weekend.
You also are able to pick up any shifts that become available.
Job responsibilities: All of our Care Partners are responsible for activities, caregiving, med passing, housekeeping (focused on maintaining cleanliness, organization, and some deep cleaning), cooking, sometimes snow shoveling, and attending/completing required learning.
All employees accrue Earned Safe and Sick Time.
Employees who work 20 or more hours per week earn Paid Time Off. Design your own benefits package with flexible contribution options. Benefits start after 30 days.
Enjoy a competitive salary (starting wage dependent upon experience, ability to support multiple homes or pick up additional on-call weekends). Starting wages: $20.00 - $23.50/hour (there will be a $1.00 wage increase after approved for med passing).
Requirements
EDUCATION LEVEL: High School diploma or Equivalent. Must be 18 years or older.
EXPERIENCE:
- No prior experience or training is required. Care Partner must successfully complete training provided by Rakhma. Dementia experience preferred.
- No certification is required, but HHA or CNA certification is welcome. Training in dementia care is provided.
- CPs must successfully complete ongoing trainings, provided by Rakhma.
- Staff must successfully complete a background check with the Department of Human Services to be eligible for employment.
To perform the job successfully, an individual must have reliable transportation and dependable communication methods to ensure punctuality and regular attendance.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Patience.
- Composure under pressure.
- Dependability and punctuality.
- Keen sense of observation.
- Interpersonal skills and a strong sense of teamwork.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Ability to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands, climb stairs, balance, stoop, and crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.
Rakhma is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or other characteristics protected by law.