Memory Care Aide (NIGHT SHIFT)

Masonicare Corp.; Connecticut; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Masonicare Corp. in Mystic, CT is seeking a Memory Care Aide for the night shift in our Assisted Living unit. This position involves 24 hours per week with every other weekend coverage, providing compassionate care to residents.

Certified Nursing Assistant certification is required; no prior experience is necessary. You will assist residents with daily living activities, monitor safety, and support a resident-centered activity program, while upholding confidentiality and professional standards.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• CNA Certification is a must.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADL) and personal care.
• Assist with instrumental activities of daily living and light housekeeping tasks.
• Assist with meals, dining setup and service.
• Communicate changes in residents' condition to supervisor.
• Support resident-centered activity programs.

Skills

Patient care

Education

CNA Certification

Job description

Memory Care Aide (NIGHT SHIFT)

Masonicare at Mystic - Assisted Living – Mystic, CT

Night Shift / 24hrs/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:

• 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.
• 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
• Assists the resident with self-administration of medications, through cueing only
• Observes and reports changes in the residents' physical condition and cognitive/emotional status to ALSA Supervisor or Director of Assisted Living Services, as needed
• Conducts room checks on resident rounds, monitors for environmental safety hazards, records incidents, errors or accidents and records resident and resident related events.
• Assists in a variety of tasks related to dining (escorting residents, set-up and clean-up, serving meals)
• Responsible for participating in and supporting the resident centered activity program. Completes required written documentation concerning resident care and activities during shift
• Is a resident advocate at all times
• Follows agency policies concerning confidentiality
• 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.
• Acts as ambassador to guest and other off-campus visitors and maintains certifications required for employment
• Performs other duties as required

Requirements:

No experience required. CNA Certification is a must

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