Care Associate - Memory Care (MC) - PSS

Senior Lifestyle Corporation; Gorham (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Disability insurance

Paid time off

DailyPay

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle Corporation in Gorham, ME is seeking compassionate aides to support Memory Care residents on day and evening shifts. You will assist with daily living activities, provide companionship, and help residents stay as independent as possible while maintaining dignity.

Ideal candidates have experience with dementia care, basic computer skills, and a caring, engaging demeanor. CNA/CHHA licensure may be required depending on state, with a comprehensive benefits package offered and

Qualifications

• Experience caring for seniors with dementia preferred.
• Proficient English communication with residents and staff.
• CNA or CHHA license may be required by state.
• Basic computer skills including Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Compassionate, patient and engaging demeanor.
• Ability to make independent decisions when needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and support to residents.
• Assist with daily living activities for Memory Care residents.
• Lead one-on-one and group activities.
• Serve residents during mealtime and assist with memory care laundry and basic housekeeping.
• Respond to resident/family/employee concerns with timely follow-up and high service levels.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward residents and co-workers.

Skills

Compassionate care

English proficiency

Independent decision making

Resident interaction

Education

CNA or CHHA license (state dependent)

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

• Compensation: USD 19.00 - USD 22.00 - 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

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.

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