Assisted Living Memory Care - CMA/CNA/Non-Certified

Northridge-Village; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, & Vision Plans

401(k) with company match

PTO

Holiday Premium Pay

Volunteer Time Off

Referral Bonus

Career Path Development

Job summary

Northridge Village in Ames, IA is seeking a Life Services Coordinator - CMA/CNA/Non-Certified to join Maggie’s Place Memory Care. You will deliver person-centered assistance with daily living tasks, medications, and social activities, supporting resident independence.

Responsibilities include coordinating meals, monitoring health status, documenting changes, and engaging residents through tailored activities while upholding safety policies and CMS guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must have 1-2 years’ previous experience working with individuals with dementia, preferably in a memory care setting.
• Must be at least 18 years of age, with a high school diploma or equivalent GED.
• Medication Manager OR Certified Medication Aide recommended.

Responsibilities

• Provide services to tenants per Resident Service Plans, including medication reminders.
• Report significant tenant changes to the nurse.
• Monitor changes in tenant needs and health status and document changes.
• Prepare and serve meals/snacks; monitor expiration dates and maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Maintain activity calendar and engage tenants in spiritual, educational, games, music and physical activities.
• Provide companionship and work with minimal supervision in a team setting.
• Follow safety policies and infection control guidelines and attend meetings/trainings.

Skills

CMA/CNA experience

Dementia care

Resident companionship

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Medication Manager

Job description

Northridge Village is an innovative, beautiful, 5 star, boutique style senior living community. Our mission is simple: to enrich the lives of our residents through purpose, passion & joy in life! Our Community offers several levels of living including: independent living, assisted living, short-term rehab, and long-term care. We also have a village style memory care community which is designed with the latest memory support living advancements providing a safe, secure and comforting environment for your loved ones.In addition to our commitment to provide quality care to our residents, we are also committed to providing a great work environment for our Team Members.Shifts: In general, we offer 8-, and 12-hour shifts for our nursing positions. We have openings for full-time (30+ hours weekly) and part-time (up to 29 hours weekly) positions.Days: 6am-2:30 pm (Part Time)Evenings: 2pm-10:30pm (Part Time)Nights: 10pm-6:30am (Full Time & Part Time)Benefits: We value and are grateful for our Team Members. Below is a snapshot of our benefits to foster health and happiness for our team:Health, Dental, & Vision Care Plans with company cost share (full-time only)Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes counseling sessions for Team Members and their Family.401(k) with company matchPTOHoliday Premium PayVolunteer Time OffCompetitive Wages & Shift DifferentialsReferral BonusService Award BonusCareer Path DevelopmentTuition Assistance & Certification Course PaymentFun & engaging team environmentIf you're in search of a family based organization with a culture of care and you have a passion for seniors - keep reading!Role:We are seeking a dedicated Life Services Coordinator - CMA/CNA/Non-Certified to join our Maggie's Place Memory Care team! The Life Services Coordinator is responsible for cultivating an environment that maximizes each resident’s independence. The Life Services Coordinator is responsible for delivering assistance with personal care, medications, social and recreational activities, meals, and other tasks as needed to facilitate the continued well-being of tenants.Responsibilities:Assisted Living Memory Care - CMA/CNA/Non-Certified provides services to tenants as assigned and as indicated on Resident Service Plans which may include grooming and dressing guidance, assistance with bathing, and medication reminders/ assistanceAssisted Living Memory Care - CMA/CNA/Non-Certified reports any significant tenant changes to the nurseAssisted Living Memory Care - CMA/CNA/Non-Certified monitors for changes in tenant needs, preferences, and/or health status, and reports/documents any changes according to established proceduresAssisted Living Memory Care - CMA/CNA/Non-Certified reviews the Staff 24-Hour Communication log and corresponding Tenant Service Notes on a daily basis for information about changes in tenant service needs and/or health conditionsAssisted Living Memory Care - CMA/CNA/Non-Certified prepare and serve meals/snacks, monitor food expiration dates and maintain kitchen cleanliness.Assisted Living Memory Care - CMA/CNA/Non-Certified complete various housekeeping duties including; dusting, vacuuming, cleaning bathrooms and common spaces, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, make and change bed linens, laundry services.Assisted Living Memory Care - CMA/CNA/Non-Certified maintains activity calendar and engage tenants in activities such as spiritual, educational, games, music, and physical activitiesAssisted Living Memory Care - CMA/CNA/Non-Certified provide companionshipAssisted Living Memory Care - CMA/CNA/Non-Certified works effectively with minimal supervision and in a team settingAssisted Living Memory Care - CMA/CNA/Non-Certified follows safety policies in performing care, assuring resident safetyAssisted Living Memory Care - CMA/CNA/Non-Certified follows and upholds policies and proceduresAssisted Living Memory Care - CMA/CNA/Non-Certified attends and participates in facility meetings and in-service training programs as assignedAssisted Living Memory Care - CMA/CNA/Non-Certified follows infection control guidelinesAssisted Living Memory Care - CMA/CNA/Non-Certified observes residents’ rights including, but not limited to, privacy, dignity, etc.Qualifications:Must have 1-2 years’ previous experience working with individuals with dementia, preferably in a memory care setting.Must be at least 18 years of age, with a high school diploma or equivalent GED.Medication Manager OR Certified Medication Aide reccomended.Our Community is a part of a family of Retirement Communities which include:Colonial Village, Overland Park, KSMaggie’s Place of Colonial Village, Overland Park, KSWestchester Village, Lenexa KSLinden Woods Village, Gladstone, MORaintree Village, Lee's Summit, MOPrairie Vista Village, Altoona, IATerrace Glen Village, Marion, IACedar Ridge Village, West Des Moines, IANorthridge Village, Ames, IAKennybrook Village, Grimes, IAScenic Living Communities, Iowa Falls, IAWe are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability of any other characteristic protected by law. Our family of retirement communities are proud to be a tobacco-free campus, including but not limited to electronic cigarettes. We follow CMS and CDC protocols and guidelines.#CMA #CertifiedMedicationAide #SeniorLiving #SeniorCare #MemoryCare #nrv2024