Care Associate - Memory Care (MC) - PSS

Senior Lifestyle; Gorham (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

DailyPay

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle in Gorham, ME is seeking a Memory Care Assistant to provide compassionate companionship and practical support to residents, helping with daily living activities while preserving dignity.

You will participate in activities, assist with meals, laundry, and light housekeeping in the memory care neighborhood, coordinate with the team, and respond to concerns with a friendly, professional attitude. The role includes day or evening shifts, training, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for seniors with dementia preferred.
• English proficiency to communicate with supervisor, residents and in emergencies.
• CNA or CHHA license may be required by state.
• Basic computer skills; proficiency with Outlook, Excel and Word required.
• Compassionate, kind, engaging and helpful demeanor.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and support to memory care residents.
• Assist with daily living activities to promote independence (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, mobility).
• Lead and participate in one-on-one and group activities.
• Serve residents during meals; assist with memory care laundry and light housekeeping.
• Address resident/family/employee concerns promptly for high satisfaction.
• Maintain a positive, professional demeanor with residents and colleagues.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication

Independent decision-making

Education

CNA or CHHA license (state dependent)

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

Day Shifts - 6:30a-3p / Evening Shifts 2:30p-11p

• 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.