Memory Care Aide (DAY SHIFT)

Masonicare Corp; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401K retirement plan

Work-life balance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Masonicare Corp in Groton, CT is seeking a Memory Care Aide for the day shift at Masonicare at Mystic. The Residential Care Assistant supports residents with daily living activities, promotes independence and quality of life, and participates in activity programs.

No prior experience required; CNA certification is required. This part-time role offers 24 or 32 hours per week, with every other weekend, and includes competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• CNA Certification is a must.
• Residential Care Assistant duties include assisting with ADLs and daily living activities.
• Observes and reports changes in residents' condition.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance with essential activities of daily living and personal care.
• Assists with instrumental activities of daily living (light housekeeping, laundry, errands).
• Assists resident with self-administration of medications via cueing.
• Observes and reports changes in residents' condition to supervisor.
• Conducts room checks and notes safety hazards; records events.
• Assists in dining tasks (set-up, serving, clean-up).
• Participates in resident-centered activity program and documents care.
• Acts as resident advocate and follows confidentiality policies.
• Maintains professional demeanor with guests and visitors; keeps certifications up to date.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education

CNA Certification

Job description

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Memory Care Aide (DAY SHIFT)

MAM AL ALSA Employee - Part-Time Service Workers Groton, CT, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 17167

Salary Range: $18.50 To $25.00 Hourly

Memory Care Aide

Masonicare at Mystic - Assisted Living – Mystic, CT

Day Shift / 24 or 32hrs/wk / EOW

“We are committed to supporting our employees with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits such as medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, matching 401K retirement plan, work-life balance, and career growth opportunities.”

Certified Nursing Assistants at Masonicare at Mystic assist residents with activities of daily living and personal care to maximize independence, freedom of choice and quality of life. The official title for this role is “Residential Care Assistant”.

CNA - Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 1. Provides assistance with essential activities of daily living and personal care to residents based on age, needs and abilities of the resident, including bathing, dressing and undressing, ambulating, toileting, assistance with meals and nourishment's, personal hygiene (shaving, dental hygiene, nail, hair and foot care), transferring using proper body mechanics and appropriate assistive devices and care of ADL devices such as eyeglasses and hearing aids.
• 2. Provides assistance with instrumental activities of daily living to residents based on age, needs and abilities of the resident: placing and/or receiving telephone calls, performing light housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning bathroom, bed making and bed changes, assisting with laundry, escorting the resident and coordinating internal transportation needs and assisting with mail delivery and correspondence
• 3. Assists the resident with self-administration of medications, through cueing only
• 4. Observes and reports changes in the residents' physical condition and cognitive/emotional status to ALSA Supervisor or Director of Assisted Living Services, as needed
• 5. Conducts room checks on resident rounds, monitors for environmental safety hazards, records incidents, errors or accidents and records resident and resident related events.
• 5. Assists in a variety of tasks related to dining (escorting residents, set-up and clean-up, serving meals)
• 6. Responsible for participating in and supporting the resident centered activity program. Completes required written documentation concerning resident care and activities during shift
• 7. Is a resident advocate at all times
• 8. Follows agency policies concerning confidentiality
• 9. Uses tactful, diplomatic communication in potentially sensitive or emotionally charged situations and follows up with appropriate staff, resident or others regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns.
• 10. Acts as ambassador to guest and other off-campus visitors and maintains certifications required for employment
• 11. Performs other duties as required

Requirements:

No experience required. CNA Certification is a must