Memory Care Care Associate - Day & Evening Shifts

Gorham House; Gorham (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Gorham House in Gorham, ME seeks a compassionate Memory Care Companion to provide companionship and support to residents. The role includes assisting with activities of daily living for memory care residents and leading one-on-one and group activities.

The position requires basic English proficiency, potential CNA/CHHA licensure, and basic computer skills with Outlook/Excel/Word. DailyPay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide kind, caring, and consistent companionship and support to residents.
• Provide assistance, encouragement, and restorative interventions for Memory Care residents to be as independent as possible in their activities of daily living.
• 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.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward all residents, visitors and co-workers.

Skills

Dementia care

Companionship

Communication

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Education

CNA/CHHA license

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Gorham House in Gorham, ME seeks a compassionate Memory Care Companion to provide companionship and support to residents. The role includes assisting with activities of daily living for memory care residents and leading one-on-one and group activities.

The position requires basic English proficiency, potential CNA/CHHA licensure, and basic computer skills with Outlook/Excel/Word. DailyPay and comprehensive benefits are offered.