CNA-Memory Care

Willow Valley Communities; Willow Street (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

CNA training

Medication technician training

Dementia education

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Willow Valley Communities in Willow Street, PA, invites you to join our Marlin and Doris Thomas Memory Center as a CNA/Household Care Partner. This role blends caregiving, hospitality, and wellness to support Residents in a household-centered model.

Start dates begin December 2026 and beyond, with all shifts available. We offer comprehensive benefits, CNA training for qualified candidates, and opportunities to grow with a dementia-focused team dedicated to autonomy, meaningful daily experiences,

Qualifications

• CNA Certification required for role.
• Non-certified candidates may enroll in Willow Valley training.
• Passion for serving older adults and healthcare interest.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce person-directed aging.
• Work from strengths-based perspective to create moments of joy.
• Encourage habilitative approaches to care.
• Provide comfort care aligned with autonomy and dignity.
• Prepare and serve meals per household menus.
• Assist with laundry and keep living spaces clean and comfortable.
• Coordinate daily household life with team members.
• Document services and care provided.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Hospitable care

Customer service

Education

CNA Certification

Job description

Overview

CNA/Household Care Partner

Be Part of an Innovative Initiative that is Changing the Way Dementia is Viewed, Experienced, and Embraced in Our Community at our brand new Marlin and Doris Thomas Memory Center

Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Shift Openings

Start dates will be in December 2026 and after

We are considering candidates with the following qualifications:

• Current CNA Certification
• Non-certified candidates willing to complete CNA training through Willow Valley Communities
• Individuals who are passionate about serving older adults and interested in pursuing a career in healthcare

A New Way Forward in Dementia Care

At Willow Valley Communities' new Marlin and Doris Thomas Memory Center, we're doing more than providing care. We're changing the way dementia is viewed, experienced, and embraced.

Our innovative household model empowers Residents to live with purpose, autonomy, and dignity while fostering meaningful relationships and moments of joy every day. As a Household Care Partner, you will be part of a groundbreaking approach to memory support that focuses on strengths, possibilities, and whole-person wellness.

If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and want to be part of a team that is redefining dementia care, we invite you to join us.

Read more about the Marlin and Doris Thomas Memory Center here!

Why Join Willow Valley Communities?

Excellent Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

Competitive 401(k) with Company Match

Robust Paid Time Off Package

Comprehensive CNA Training Available for Qualified Candidates

Medication Technician Training Provided

Specialized Dementia Education Led by Experienced In-House Educators

Growth and Development Opportunities

Be Part of an Innovative Initiative that is Changing the Way Dementia is Viewed, Experienced, and Embraced in Our Community

$18/hour+, based on experience

Position Summary

The Household Care Partner provides direct support to Residents and their environment within a household-centered model of care. This role combines caregiving, hospitality, and wellness by assisting with activities of daily living, meal preparation, personal laundry, light housekeeping, and medication administration under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

As a member of a self-managed household team, the Household Care Partner helps create a warm, engaging, and supportive home environment where Residents can maintain independence, self-determination, and meaningful daily experiences.

What You'll Do

Champion an Innovative Approach to Dementia Care

• Reinforcing and exercising a person-directed approach to aging.
• Working from a strengths-based perspective to seek moments of joy and embrace the possibilities of a life lived forward.
• Directs others to adopt a habilitative approach to care.
• Providing comfort care to residents living with advanced memory issues that are aligned with the values of autonomy, ownership, and supporting a life lived forward even in its final stages.

Create a True Household Experience

• Prepare and serve meals, snacks, and beverages according to Resident preferences and household menus.
• Assist with personal laundry and maintain clean, comfortable living spaces.
• Help coordinate daily household life and routines alongside fellow Team Members.
• Complete documentation of services and care provided.

Maintain Safety and Quality

• Protect and promote Residents' rights.
• Follow all safety, infection control, and care procedures.
• Safely assist with transfers and mobility according to care plans.
• Participate in ongoing education, competency training, and required in-services.

Qualifications

Preferred

• Current CNA Certification
• Experience working with individuals living with dementia
• Background in whole-person wellness
• Knowledge of healthcare principles and person-centered care practices

We Will Also Consider

• Non-certified candidates willing to complete CNA training through Willow Valley Communities
• Individuals who are passionate about serving older adults and interested in pursuing a career in healthcare
• Candidates who value teamwork, compassion, hospitality, and relationship-based care

Medication Technician training will be provided.

The Ideal Candidate

You are someone who:

• Believes every person has strengths, abilities, and purpose.
• Finds joy in helping others live meaningful lives.
• Thrives in a collaborative, self-managed team environment.
• Brings compassion, empathy, and creativity to your work.
• Wants to be part of a transformational movement in dementia care.

Join Us in Changing Dementia Care

The Marlin and Doris Thomas Memory Center is redefining what life with dementia can look like. Here, we focus on possibilities instead of limitations, relationships instead of routines, and living life forward every day.

Willow Valley Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.