Care Associate - Memory Care (MC)

Senior Lifestyle; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading senior care provider in Oak Brook is seeking a compassionate individual to support residents in the Memory Care Program by assisting with daily living activities. Responsibilities include providing companionship, aiding in grooming, mobility, and leading activities. Applicants should have experience with dementia care and basic computer skills. A CNA or CHHA license may be required. The position offers a competitive starting pay of $20 per hour, with a comprehensive benefits plan including health and vacation.

Qualifications

• Experience with dementia care is preferred.
• Acceptable proficiency in English is needed.
• CNA or CHHA license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and support to residents.
• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Lead activities and serve residents during mealtime.

Skills

Experience working with seniors with dementia

Basic computer skills including Outlook, Excel, and Word

Proficiency in English

Compassionate and kind demeanor

Education

CNA or CHHA license

Job description

• Community Name: The Sheridan at Oak Brook
• Compensation: from USD 20 - hourly

Company 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

Salary starting at $20 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.

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