Care Associate/PSS - Memory Care (NIGHTS/WEEKENDS)

Senior Lifestyle; Gorham (ME); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

DailyPay

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle in Gorham, ME is seeking a compassionate Memory Care Assistant for the night shift (10:30PM–7:00AM), 32 hours weekly, weekends required. Provide companionship and assist residents with daily living activities to support independence and dignity.

Responsibilities include helping with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, mobility, leading one-on-one and group activities, mealtime assistance, light laundry, and basic housekeeping within the memory care neighborhood.

Qualifications

• Experience working with seniors with memory care or dementia is preferred.
• Proficiency in English to communicate with residents, families, and staff.
• Possession of CNA or CHHA license may be required depending on state.
• Basic computer skills including Outlook, Excel and Word are required.
• Compassionate, kind, engaging and helpful demeanor is essential.
• Ability to make independent decisions when necessary and solve practical problems.

Responsibilities

• Provide night-shift companionship and support to Memory Care residents.
• Assist with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding and mobility.
• Lead one-on-one and small group activities and participate in mealtimes.
• Perform light housekeeping and memory care laundry tasks within the neighborhood.
• Respond to resident/family/employee concerns with timely follow-up and maintain a positive demeanor.

Skills

Compassionate

Engaging

Independent decision-making

Positive attitude

Education

CNA/CHHA license

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

• Night shift (10:30PM to 7AM), 32 hours/week, weekends required
• 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.