Care Associate - Memory Care (MC)

Senior Lifestyle; North Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental

Vision

Retirement benefits

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

DailyPay

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle is seeking caregivers to support Memory Care residents, helping with daily living activities while preserving dignity and encouraging independence. You will engage residents in one-on-one and group activities, assist with meals, and handle light housekeeping within the memory care neighborhood.

The role emphasizes compassionate, patient care and strong communication with residents, families, and staff, with a focus on timely responses to concerns and maintaining a positive,

Qualifications

• Experience working with seniors with dementia is preferred.
• Ability to assist residents with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, mobility).
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with Outlook, Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Provide kind, caring, and consistent companionship and support to residents.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living to promote independence.
• Lead one-on-one and group activities with Memory Care residents.
• Assist with mealtime and basic housekeeping within memory care neighborhood.
• Address resident/family/employee concerns promptly and professionally.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward residents and coworkers.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication skills

Patience

English proficiency

CNA/CHHA license (state dependent)

Computer skills

Education

CNA or 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.