Care AssociatePSS Memory Care DAY SHIFT

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

Job summary

Gorham House in Gorham, ME is seeking a caring Memory Care Companion to provide companionship and support to residents on day shifts. You will assist with activities of daily living, help residents stay as independent as possible, and participate in small group activities.

This role emphasizes compassion, reliability, and a positive attitude in a memory care setting. You will support mealtime routines, light cleaning and laundry tasks in the memory care neighborhood, and respond to concerns from

Qualifications

• Experience caring for seniors with dementia and participating in activities.
• Proficient in English to communicate with residents and team.
• State-specific CNA or CHHA license may be required.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Compassionate, kind, engaging and helpful.
• Ability to make independent decisions when needed.
• Strong problem-solving abilities in variable situations.
• Maintain a positive, friendly demeanor with residents and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and support to memory care residents.
• Assist with activities of daily living to promote independence.
• Lead one-on-one and group activities.
• Assist with meals, memory care laundry, and light housekeeping.
• Address resident, family, and staff concerns promptly.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor.

Skills

Dementia care experience

English proficiency

Compassionate and engaging

Independent decision making

Problem solving

Positive attitude

Education

CNA/CHHA license

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Description

Day Shifts (6:30AM to 3PM), 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:
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.

Compensation:
$19-$19