Memory Care Aide — Compassionate Personal Care

Wesley Oaks Senior Living; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & culture

Professional growth

Work–Life balance

Job summary

Wesley Manor Retirement Community is seeking a Personal Care Aide to deliver compassionate, personalized care to residents with memory impairments such as Alzheimer's or dementia. The role emphasizes safety, dignity, and comfort, with responsibilities spanning hygiene, nutrition, and activity support.

Strong communication and emotional maturity are essential to work closely with residents and the Memory Care Center team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous memory care or Personal Care Aide experience preferred.
• Must demonstrate patience, compassion, and a genuine desire to help others.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Must show emotional maturity, initiative, and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, personalized care to memory‑impaired residents with dignity.
• Assist with daily hygiene, including bathing, dressing, nail and oral care while promoting independence.
• Support resident activity needs, including one‑on‑one and group activities.
• Ensure residents are clean, dressed, and well‑groomed before/after meals.
• Schedule toileting and monitor logs to maintain hydration and nutrition.
• Assist with ADLs and maintain safety during transfers and mobility.
• Protect resident privacy and HIPAA compliance and communicate concerns to the Shift Supervisor.
• Complete care tasks by shift end and report status before leaving.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Problem solving

Emotional maturity

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Wesley Manor Retirement Community is seeking a Personal Care Aide to deliver compassionate, personalized care to residents with memory impairments such as Alzheimer's or dementia. The role emphasizes safety, dignity, and comfort, with responsibilities spanning hygiene, nutrition, and activity support.

Strong communication and emotional maturity are essential to work closely with residents and the Memory Care Center team.