Care Associate/PSS - Memory Care (EVENING SHIFT)

Senior Lifestyle Corporation; Gorham, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Benefits package

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle Corporation is seeking a Care Associate/PSS for the Memory Care neighborhood in Gorham, ME. The evening shift (2:30PM–11PM), full-time, provides compassionate care and engages residents in daily activities to promote dignity and independence.

Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, leading individual and group activities, and helping with meals and routine tasks. CNA/CHHA certification may be required by state regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience working with seniors with dementia is preferred.
• English proficiency required for job duties and emergencies.
• CNA or CHHA license may be required depending on the state.
• Basic computer skills with Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Compassionate, kind, engaging and helpful demeanor.
• Ability to make independent decisions when needed.
• Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization.
• Positive and friendly attitude toward residents and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and support to Memory Care residents.
• Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, mobility).
• Lead one-on-one and group activities.
• Serve meals and assist with memory care laundry and light housekeeping.
• Address resident/family/employee concerns promptly and professionally.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient care

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

CNA or CHHA certification preferred

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.