Care Associate - Memory Care (MC)/Starting pay $18

Addington Place of Northville; Northville (MI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement benefits

DailyPay access

Paid time off

Job summary

Addington Place of Northville is seeking a Care Associate for Memory Care. Starting pay $18 per hour.

You will assist residents with daily living activities, participate in and lead one-on-one and group activities, and help with meals, laundry and basic upkeep in memory care. Requirements include English proficiency, an idea of CNA or CHHA license per state, and basic computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word).

Qualifications

• Experience with seniors with dementia preferred.
• English proficiency to perform duties and communicate with team.
• Basic computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word) required.
• CNA/CHHA license may be required depending on state.

Responsibilities

• Provide kind, caring companionship and support to residents.
• Assist with activities of daily living to promote independence.
• Lead one-on-one and group activities in Memory Care.
• Help with meals, laundry, and basic housekeeping in memory care.
• Address concerns from residents, families, and staff promptly.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor with residents and coworkers.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication

Teamwork

Independent decision making

Problem solving

Education

CNA or CHHA license (state dependent)

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Care Associate - Memory Care (MC)/Starting pay $18

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.

• Full-time
• Community Name: Addington Place of Northville

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.