Care Associate/PSS - Memory Care (EVENING SHIFT)

Senior Lifestyle; Gorham (ME); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Benefits package including health, eye

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle in Gorham, ME is seeking a compassionate Memory Care aide to support residents with daily living activities and meaningful engagement. You will work an evening shift, providing kind and consistent companionship, and assisting with personal care to promote independence while maintaining dignity.

Experience with dementia is preferred; a CNA or CHHA license may be required by state. A supportive team environment, training, and benefits are available.

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.
• CNA or CHHA license may be required depending on the state.
• Basic computer skills; proficiency with Outlook, Excel and Word is required.
• Compassionate, kind, engaging and helpful.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in situations with limited standardization.
• Maintain a positive and friendly demeanor toward residents and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Evening shift (2:30PM to 11PM), 32 to 40 hours/week.
• Provide kind, caring, and consistent companionship and support to residents.
• Assist Memory Care residents with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding and mobility to promote independence.
• 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 concerns from residents/family/employees receive timely response and follow up to maintain satisfaction.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward all residents, visitors and co-workers.

Skills

Compassionate, kind, engaging and help

English proficiency

Positive and friendly demeanor

Independent decision making

Problem solving

Basic computer skills

Education

CNA or 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.

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

• 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.

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.