Care Partner
Company: Sunrise Senior Living
Location: Issaquah
Posted on: March 9, 2026
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Job Description:
When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use
your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier,
and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships
with residents, their families, and team members alike, you will
also gain joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work.
Explore how you can follow your passions and shed light on
meaningful ways to serve, grow, and shine together. Sunrise Senior
Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work® by Activated
Insights. This is the 8th time Sunrise has received this top
culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place
Sunrise is to be a part of. Job ID 2026-237711 JOB OVERVIEW The
Care Partner is responsible for providing the highest degree of
quality care and services to a consistent group of residents and
their families in our Terrace Club neighborhood based on the
Designated Care Partner concept. Responsible for promoting alliance
with the residents to help create successful days through
prompting, cueing, and reminders. The Care Partner role includes
providing hands on care and physical and emotional support as
outlined in each resident's Individualized Service Plan (ISP) while
maintaining a safe, comfortable home like environment. Responsible
for demonstrating the Mission for Sunrise, "to champion quality of
life for all seniors" in accordance with federal, state, and local
standards, regulations, and Sunrise policies to promote the highest
degree of quality care and services to our residents.
RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS Job Description Essential Duties
As a part of the Sunrise team, supporting our Mission, Principles
of Service and Core Values is a fundamental part of this job. Our
foundational belief is the sacred value of human life. The unique
responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the
essential functions listed as follows: Resident Care - Review,
read, notate and initial Daily Log to document and learn about
pertinent information and any resident's physical and behavioral
changes. - Review and provide input to the Individualized Service
Plans (ISP) and Leisure Assessment. - Assist in the Terrace Club
Program, based on individual resident interests and skills that
provide stimulating programs, according to Terrace Club Guidelines
and Policy. - Partner with residents to help create successful days
through prompting and cueing reminders. - Assist in implementation
of the Daily Program Calendar for each day's events and journal
entry with the residents. - Demonstrate effective use of written
communication skills to assists residents with daily journal
entries. - Observe, report, and document symptoms and conditions of
residents. - Review designated assignments for the day. -
Responsible for their designated group of residents during the
shift, know where their residents are and physically check on them
throughout the shift. - Attend Cross Over Meeting - Notify
supervisor and Resident Care Director if a resident has increased
care needs. - Check residents for changes in skin condition, side
effects of medications, and changes in overall health conditions. -
Inform supervisor of any resident changes of condition and resident
family concerns. - Respond to security system quickly and
appropriately and answer all call bells immediately and take
appropriate action including resetting call bells. - Answer,
direct, and/or respond to all phone calls in a timely, courteous,
and professional manner. - Toilet all residents as indicated and
dispose of all incontinence products properly to ensure sanitation
of resident suite and community restrooms (universal care
precautions). - Communicate with families and is a resource as a
Designated Care Partner. - Help maintain the self-respect, personal
dignity, and physical safety of each resident adhering to the
standards of Resident Rights. - Maintain an atmosphere of warmth,
personal interest, and positive emphasis as well as a calm
environment. - Ensure the established safety regulations are
followed at all times. - Maintain universal care precautions of
cleanliness, hygiene, and health standards. Risk Management and
General Safety - Partner with community team to ensure community is
in compliance with national/provincial regulations pertaining to
occupational health and safety requirements and promotion of Risk
Management programs and policies; adherence to safety rules and
regulations. - Practice safety procedures at all times including
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire extinguishers, MSDS
(Material Safety Data Sheets), and Lockout Tagout procedures. -
Report all accidents/incidents immediately. - Report all unsafe and
hazardous conditions/equipment immediately. - Ensure any cords,
carts, equipment, and other hazards are kept out of the way at all
times, not blocking exits, and in compliance with fire codes. -
Comply with all infection control techniques, placement of
bio-hazard containers, and removal techniques, procedures, and
policies. - Understand and practice the proper method of attending
to and disposing of and the possibility of exposure to blood borne
pathogens, bodily fluids, infectious waste, sharp sticks, and
hazardous materials. - Report occupational exposures to blood, body
fluids, infectious materials, sharp sticks, and hazardous chemicals
immediately. - Ensure oxygen tanks are stored safely, exchange
guest/residents tanks when empty, and monitor to make sure liters
of oxygen are at prescribed levels. Housekeeping & Laundry Services
- Maintain and clean resident's room as assigned including making
beds, emptying trash, putting clothes away appropriately, spot
sweeping, and mopping as needed. - Wash resident's laundry as noted
in the ISP and as needed; encourage resident participation. -
Dispose of all incontinent products properly using universal care
precautions of cleanliness and promote sanitation. - Wash and fold
dining room linens and napkins. - Complete assigned housekeeping
tasks. - Maintain common areas clean and tidy at all times. Dining
Services - Serve meals in the dining room and work in the dining
room as assigned. - Promote and ensure a pleasant dining experience
during all meals. - Assist with dining room set up and clean up as
assigned. - Participate in pre-meal meetings. - Follow residents
diets as indicated on ISP. - Observe, note, chart, and report
residents changes in eating habits. - Respond to the dining needs
of the residents and guests while maintaining Sunrise hospitality
and service standards. - Complete meal tracking log as designated.
- Provide room service delivery as needed. - Practice safe food
handling at all times to prevent an outbreak of food borne illness
in compliance with universal care precautions. - Encourage resident
involvement with all phases of meal times. Training, and
Contributing to Team Success - Participate as a member of a team
and committed to working toward team goals. - Demonstrate in daily
interactions with others, our Team Member Credo. - Commit to
serving our residents and guests through our Principles of Service.
- Contribute in the overall engagement programs and processes
(customer and team member engagement) including participating in
the team member engagement survey and engagement improvement
planning workshops. - Attend regular meetings; Town Hall,
Department Team Meetings, Cross Over, and others as directed by the
Supervisor/ Department Coordinator. - Maintain compliance in
assigned required training and all training required by
state/province or other regulating authorities as applicable to
this role to ensure that Sunrise standards are always met. -
Perform other duties as assigned. Core Competencies - Building
Customer Loyalty - Building Trust - Communication - Contributing to
Team Success - Managing Work (includes Time Management) - Planning
and Organizing - Quality Orientation - Stress Tolerance - Technical
/ Professional Knowledge Experience and Qualifications To perform
this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed throughout
this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills,
and abilities required. - High School diploma / GED accepted and
may be required per state/provincial regulations - Must be at least
18 years of age - Previous experience working with seniors
preferred and desire to serve and care for seniors - Ability to
make choices, decisions, and act in the resident's best interest -
Ability to react and remain calm in difficult situations - Possess
written and verbal skills for effective communication and a level
of understanding - Competent in organizational and time management
skills - Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving, and decision
making skills - As applicable, all Sunrise team members who drive a
Sunrise vehicle must sign the Driver job description and understand
the key essential duties for safety and regulatory compliance - New
Jersey Only: Possess a C.N.A. or HHA certification for all new
hires after 03/14/04 ABOUT SUNRISE Ready to take the next step and
make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team,
you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and
beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique
ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you
serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth
opportunities we offer, the result is a career that
PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals - at
work and in your life. We also offer benefits and other
compensation that include: - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and
Disability Plans - Retirement Savings Plans - Employee Assistant
Program / Discount Program - Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and
holiday pay - myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
- Tuition Reimbursement - In addition to base compensation, Sunrise
may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The
eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee's
position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required
performance pursuant to the plan/program. - Some benefits have
eligibility requirements Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior
Living is a certified Great Place to Work® PRE-EMPLOYMENT
REQUIREMENTS Sunrise considers the health and safety of its
residents, family members, and team members among its highest
priorities. Employment with Sunrise is contingent upon completing
and passing a drug test (which does not include marijuana) and
Tuberculosis Test, and a physical evaluation and a background check
where required. Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination may be required
if mandated by applicable federal, state, and local laws and
authorities. COMPENSATION DISCLAIMER Selected candidates will be
offered competitive compensation based on geographic location of
community/office, skills, experience, qualifications, and
certifications/licenses (where applicable).
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