Care Associate/PSS - Assisted Living (EVENING SHIFT/WEEKENDS)

Senior Lifestyle; Gorham (ME); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

DailyPay

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle in Gorham, ME seeks an empathetic caregiver for the Assisted Living program. The role supports residents with daily living activities, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and mobility, while ensuring dignity and privacy.

Responsibilities include medication reminders, documentation, and providing social and emotional support. A CNA/CHHA license may be required depending on state; weekend hours are included in the schedule.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in senior care.
• English proficiency to communicate with staff and respond to emergencies.
• CNA or CHHA license may be required depending on state.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and scheduling.
• Compassionate, professional, and able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing.
• Provide medication reminders and escort services as needed.
• Follow supervisor-determined schedule and document daily care logs.
• Offer emotional and social support to residents and maintain dignity and confidentiality.
• Communicate resident issues to supervisor and respond to emergencies.
• Maintain a positive, friendly demeanor with residents and coworkers.

Skills

Empathy

Team player

Communication

English fluency

Education

CNA/CHHA license (state dependent)

Tools

Computer basics

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 Assisted Living Program with their activities of daily living, enabling them to lead a quality life while maintaining their dignity.

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 Assisted Living Program with their activities of daily living, enabling them to lead a quality life while maintaining their dignity.

Job Description

• Evening shift (2:30PM to 11PM), 32 hours/week, and weekends required.
• Provide assistance as needed with medication reminders, bathing, grooming, dressing, escort service, and other activities of daily living.
• Follow the schedule of resident’s needs set out by supervisor.
• Provide emotional and social support to residents.
• Document daily log of assistance.
• Inform supervisor of any resident issues or concerns.
• Respect and encourage the independence and dignity of the residents.
• Respect residents’ confidentiality.

Qualifications

• You have at least one year of experience working in senior care.
• 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.
• You are compassionate, professional, kind, engaging, empathetic and helpful.
• You have the ability to work as a part of a team and handle multiple tasks safely and efficiently.
• 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 high stress situations.
• 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.