Care Associate/PSS - Memory Care (EVENING SHIFT)

Gorham House; Gorham (ME); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Gorham House is seeking a Care Associate/PSS for Memory Care on the evening shift to support residents with daily living activities and meaningful engagement. You will work with seniors in a memory care setting, assist with ADLs, lead activities, and help ensure comfort and safety in the dementia care environment.

This full-time role offers a compassionate team and opportunities to contribute to residents’ quality of life while maintaining their dignity, with a schedule from 2:30 PM to 11 PM and

Qualifications

• Experience working with seniors with dementia preferred.
• Basic computer skills with Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Acceptable proficiency in English to perform duties and communicate.
• CNA or CHHA license may be required depending on state.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living to support independence.
• Lead one-on-one and group activities with memory care residents.
• Serve meals and assist with memory care laundry and basic housekeeping.
• Respond to resident/family/employee concerns with timely follow-up.
• Maintain a positive, professional demeanor toward residents and staff.
• Observe and report changes or concerns related to memory care residents.

Skills

Compassionate

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Problem solving

Education

CNA/CHHA license (state dependent)

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Care Associate/PSS - Memory Care (EVENING SHIFT)

• Full-time
• Community Name: Gorham House
• Compensation: from USD 19 - hourly

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.

• Evening shift (2:30PM to 11PM), 32 to 40 hours/week
• 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.