Certified Nurse Assistant

Cardinal Ritter Senior Services, a ministry of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Saint Louis, is seeking a Care Partner / Resident Care Associate I. The Care Partner/Resident Care Associate I serves as a ministry of healing by bringing the healing, help, and hope of Jesus to those in need through a compassionate and caring presence. This position provides person-centered care and assistance with activities of daily living while promoting dignity, independence, safety, and quality of life for residents living in an assisted living community. The Care Partner supports residents physically, emotionally, socially, spiritually, and cognitively while adhering to Assisted Living regulations, Joint Commission standards, and Positive Approach to Care® principles. Care is delivered through a strengths-based, relationship-centered approach that recognizes each resident as a unique individual created in the image of God. The ideal candidate is passionate about supporting our residents in a mission-driven senior services environment.

• Build meaningful relationships with residents by learning their life stories, interests, occupations, hobbies, spiritual beliefs, family connections, and personal preferences.
• Identify what brings purpose, joy, comfort, and meaning to each resident's life.
• Engage residents in purposeful conversations and one-on-one interactions throughout the day.
• Encourage participation in community activities, social events, spiritual programs, and wellness opportunities.
• Support residents in maintaining previous roles, interests, and lifelong passions whenever possible.
• Create opportunities for success by adapting activities to match each resident's cognitive and physical abilities.
• Utilize Positive Approach to Care® principles to identify retained abilities and strengths.
• Recognize behavioral expressions as communication and seek to understand the unmet need behind the behavior.
• Redirect residents experiencing distress, anxiety, boredom, loneliness, or confusion toward meaningful and positive engagement opportunities.
• Use knowledge of a resident's personal history, interests, and preferences to provide individualized redirection and support.
• Promote a sense of purpose by involving residents in daily routines and meaningful tasks whenever appropriate.
• Encourage resident choice, autonomy, and participation in decision-making.
• Support residents living with dementia by creating moments of connection, success, belonging, and accomplishment.
• Partner with the Wellness team, families, and interdisciplinary staff to identify individualized engagement opportunities.
• Document and communicate resident preferences, interests, and successful engagement approaches to the care team.
• Preserve residents’ dignity by maintaining their personal hygiene and ensuring residents are clean and odor-free.
• Perform proper and thorough perineal (peri) care while maintaining the residents’ privacy, comfort, dignity and safety
• Provide hygiene care respectfully and promptly, recognizing each residents’ individual needs and preferences.
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to safely assist residents with activities of daily living.
• CPR and First Aid Certification or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Ability to support the organization's faith-based mission and values.
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.

• Following all Joint Commission standards and organizational policies.
• Participating in performance improvement and quality initiatives.
• Supporting person-centered care planning and individualized resident services.
• Adhering to infection prevention and control practices.
• Reporting incidents, accidents, injuries, hazards, and safety concerns immediately.
• Maintaining resident confidentiality and privacy.
• Supporting emergency preparedness and disaster response procedures.
• Practicing safe resident handling and transfer techniques.
• Maintaining accurate and timely documentation.
• Participating in interdisciplinary communication and care planning

• Resident care and safety
• Resident records and documentation
• Patient care equipment and supplies
• Confidential health information
• Infection control and safety