Care Associate - Memory Care (MC)

Senior Lifestyle; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; 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 in Park Ridge, IL is seeking a compassionate Memory Care Companion to support residents with daily living and meaningful activities. The role emphasizes dignity, engagement, and consistent companionship.

You will assist with activities of daily living including bathing and mobility, participate in group events, help with mealtime and light housekeeping, and communicate with residents, families, and staff while maintaining a warm, respectful attitude.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for seniors with dementia and leading activities.
• English proficiency to communicate with residents and staff.
• State CNA/CHHA license may be required.
• Basic computer skills with Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Compassionate, patient and engaging demeanor.
• Ability to make independent decisions when needed.
• Ability to solve practical problems in evolving situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and support to Memory Care residents.
• Assist with activities of daily living to promote independence.
• Help with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and mobility.
• Lead one-on-one and group activities.
• Assist with mealtime, memory care laundry, and basic housekeeping.
• Respond to resident and family concerns promptly to maintain satisfaction.
• Maintain a positive, professional demeanor with residents and staff.

Skills

Dementia care

English proficiency

CNA/CHHA license

Basic computer skills

Compassionate

Problem solving

Positive attitude

Education

CNA or CHHA license

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

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: $19-$21.50 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.