Care Associate - Memory Care (MC) part-time days 17.00

Senior Lifestyle; Michigan; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to provide care and support to seniors, particularly those with dementia. This role involves assisting residents with daily activities, leading engaging activities, and ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates will demonstrate kindness, patience, and the ability to make independent decisions. Join a team dedicated to enhancing the lives of residents through meaningful interactions and support in a nurturing environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with seniors with dementia is preferred.
• Acceptable proficiency in English is necessary for communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and support to residents.
• Assist Memory Care residents with daily living activities.

Skills

Compassion

Engagement

Problem-solving

Communication

Independence in decision making

Education

CNA or CHHA license

Basic computer skills

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.