Care Associate - Memory Care (AL)

Senior Lifestyle Corporation; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle Corporation seeks a Memory Care Assistant to provide companionship and assist residents with daily living activities in a memory care neighborhood. The role emphasizes dignity, empathy, and team collaboration in a compassionate care environment.

The ideal candidate offers experience with dementia care, reliable English communication, and basic computer skills. A CNA/CHHA license may be required depending on state regulations and job needs.

Qualifications

• Experience with seniors with dementia preferred.
• English proficiency adequate for duties and emergencies.
• CNA or CHHA license may be required by state.
• Basic computer skills with Outlook, Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Provide kind, caring companionship and support to residents.
• Assist with daily living activities to promote independence.
• Lead one-on-one and group activities.
• Serve meals, assist with memory care laundry and basic housekeeping.
• Respond to resident/family/employee concerns promptly and professionally.
• Maintain a positive, professional demeanor with residents and staff.

Skills

Dementia care

English proficiency

Compassionate

Problem solving

Decision making

Communication

Education

CNA/CHHA license

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. In this role you will be responsible for providing assistance to residents in the Memory Care Program with their activities of daily living, enabling them to lead a quality life while maintaining their dignity.

Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. In this role you will be responsible for providing assistance to residents in the Memory Care Program with their activities of daily living, enabling them to lead a quality life while maintaining their dignity.

Job Description

Salary $17 - $18 per hour

• Provide kind, caring, and consistent companionship and support to residents.
• Provide assistance, encouragement, and restorative interventions, as needed, for Memory Care residents to be as independent as possible in their activities of daily living including but not limited to: bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and mobility.
• Participate in and lead one on one and group activities.
• Serve residents during mealtime, assist with memory care laundry, and basic housekeeping within the memory care neighborhood.
• Ensure that resident/family/employee concerns receive timely response and follow up, thus striving to provide a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward all residents, visitors and co-workers.

Qualifications

• Experience working with seniors with dementia including participation in activities is preferred.
• Acceptable proficiency in English to perform job duties, communicate with supervisor and other employees, and respond and communicate to emergency situations.
• You may need to have a CNA or CHHA license depending on the state.
• You have basic computer skills. Proficiency with Outlook, Excel and Word is required.
• You are compassionate, kind, engaging and helpful.
• You possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• You have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• You can maintain a positive and friendly demeanor toward the residents and your co-workers.

Additional Information

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off. All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday. Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs. Government requirements or exclusions may apply.