Care Associate - Memory Care (MC)

Senior Lifestyle Corporation; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Health benefits

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle is seeking a Memory Care Assistant to brighten residents’ lives in our Albuquerque memory care neighborhood. You will provide kind companionship, assist with daily living activities and mobility, and help residents stay as independent as possible with dignity.

You’ll lead individual and small group activities, assist during meals, handle memory care laundry and light housekeeping. English proficiency is required, and a CNA/CHHA license may be needed depending on state; basic

Qualifications

• Experience with seniors with dementia and participation in activities preferred.
• Proficiency in English to perform duties and respond to emergencies.
• CNA or CHHA license may be required depending on state.
• Basic computer skills; Outlook, Excel and Word are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide kind, caring companionship and support to residents.
• Assist with activities of daily living and mobility to promote independence.
• Lead one-on-one and group activities for memory care residents.
• Assist with mealtime, memory care laundry, and basic housekeeping in memory care.
• Address resident/family/employee concerns promptly to maintain satisfaction.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor with residents and coworkers.

Skills

Compassionate

Engaging

Independent decision-making

Problem solving

Positive demeanor

Education

CNA/CHHA license (state dependent)

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.

Job Description

• 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.