Care Associate/PSS - Memory Care

Senior Lifestyle Corporation; Gorham (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle Corporation seeks caring professionals to provide companionship and daily living support in our memory care program. Responsibilities include assisting with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and mobility while leading activities to promote resident independence.

We value gentle, patient interactions and the ability to respond to emergencies with clear communication. A CNA/CHHA license may be required depending on state regulations, and basic computer skills are

Qualifications

• Experience with seniors with dementia preferred.
• Proficiency in English to perform duties and respond to emergencies.
• CNA or CHHA license may be required depending on state.
• Basic computer skills with Outlook/Excel/Word required.
• Compassionate, engaging, and helpful demeanor.
• Ability to make independent decisions when needed.
• Ability to solve practical problems in variable situations.
• Maintain positive, friendly attitude with residents and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and support to residents.
• Assist with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and mobility.
• Lead and participate in one-on-one and group activities.
• Assist with mealtime, memory care laundry, and basic housekeeping in memory care neighborhood.
• Respond to resident/family/employee concerns with timely follow-up.
• Maintain professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, and coworkers.

Skills

Companionship

Dementia care

Communication

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Positive demeanor

Education

CNA/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

• All shifts available (6:30am-3pm, 2:30pm-11pm, 10:30pm-7am)
• 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.