Care Associate - Memory Care (MC)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Hanover Place (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental

Vision

Retirement plan

Disability insurance

Paid time off

DailyPay

Vaccination policy

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle in Georgia is seeking a compassionate Memory Care companion to assist residents with daily living, encouraging independence while preserving dignity in a warm, respectful setting.

You will lead one-on-one and group activities, help with bathing, dressing, grooming, mealtime, and light housekeeping within the memory care neighborhood, and respond to resident and family concerns with empathy.

Qualifications

• Experience working with seniors with dementia, including activity participation.
• Proficiency in English to perform duties and communicate with staff.
• CNA or CHHA license may be required depending on state.
• Basic computer skills; MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) required.
• Compassionate, kind, engaging and helpful demeanor.
• Ability to make independent decisions when warranted.
• Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization.
• Maintain a positive, friendly demeanor toward residents and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate companionship and support to residents.
• Assist with activities of daily living to promote independence.
• Lead one-on-one and group activities.
• Serve residents during mealtimes; assist with memory care laundry and light housekeeping.
• Address resident/family/employee concerns with timely follow-up.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, and staff.

Skills

Dementia care

English proficiency

Decision making

Problem solving

Compassion

Independent thinking

Positive attitude

Empathy

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.

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