Memory Care Caregiver

Evolve Senior; Blue Ash (OH); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolve Senior Living in Blue Ash, OH is seeking a compassionate Caregiver to assist residents with daily living activities, meals, and recreation, under the supervision of the Assisted Living or Memory Care Manager. This role requires reliability, patience, and a dedication to resident dignity.

The position supports a team-focused environment with opportunities for ongoing education and growth, and involves physical tasks and adherence to safety and infection-control policies.

Qualifications

• Education: high school or equivalent.
• Two years' experience in assisted living care preferred.
• CNA certification preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support daily care routines and basic activities of daily living.
• Assist with meals, recreation, and housekeeping as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and report changes to nursing/management.
• Ensure infection control and safety policies are followed.
• Engage residents with compassionate, respectful care.

Skills

Assisted living experience

CNA certification

CPR certification

English language proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Job Title: Caregiver

Reports to: Assisted Living Manager or Memory Care Manager

Hours: FT & PT

ABOUT US: Evolve Senior Living was founded on the premise of change. We believe the senior living industry needs to change to appropriately address the needs of tomorrow’s workforce and residents. Evolve represents continuous improvement in our service delivery for older adults, providing a safe and dependable environment for our team members and a commitment to leading the discussion on change within the senior living sector.

ABOUT YOU: A compassionate team member who seeks an opportunity to do what you love, while touching the lives of those people we have the honor to care for and serve. An entrepreneurial spirit who is excited and motivated by the prospect of change and continuously improving the services we provide.

Position Scope: The Caregiver will perform various resident care activities and related nonprofessional services essential to caring for personal needs and comfort of residents, including routine personal care, recreational programming, housekeeping, and meal service in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations and as directed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the organization's mission, core values, and goals, upholding and promoting the company culture and vision.
• Completes all hours of state-mandated continuing education each year.
• Promotes and demonstrates a spirit of teamwork in daily duties through collaborative interactions with colleagues and other departments.
• Supports a positive and professional image through actions and dress.
• Promotes the property positively and effectively communicates the organization’s values to residents, visitors, co-workers, and the community.
• Carries out daily plan of care, including all aspects of basic daily living and personal care needs.
• Executes daily resident activities as scheduled.
• Serves and assists residents with meals.
• Knows the location of assigned residents within the community.
• Listens to and responds to the needs of residents and staff.
• Monitors residents’ general medical condition and reports changes to the appropriate nurse and manager.
• Respect and encourage residents' independence and dignity.
• Maintains current and accurate records through the use of computers and/or other documentation in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.
• Attend all-employee and departmental meetings and in-service training as scheduled or as directed.
• Assist in maintaining a calm atmosphere.
• Report any unusual behavior of a resident to the Assisted Living Manager or Memory Care Manager.
• Learns, understands, and maintains residents' rights.
• Follows established infection control and standard precaution policies, fire, and safety policies, and practices good body mechanics.
• Performs other duties consistent with the position as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: high school or equivalent.
• Two (2) years' experience in assisted living care preferred.
• CNA certification preferred.
• CPR certified preferred.
• Must have a strong understanding of the English language, sufficient to speak, read and write.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Walk/Stand/Sitting – must be able to continuously perform duties that incorporate walking, standing, or sitting.
• Environment Condition – must be able to perform work both inside and outside.
• Lift - constantly 0 – 10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds.
• Carry - constantly 0 – 10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds.
• Push - constantly 0 – 10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds.
• Climb – must be able to climb stairs on a frequent basis, with the opportunity to utilize the elevator as an alternate resource if available.
• Bend – must be able to bend at the waist, knees, hips, and spine on a frequent basis; may frequently require manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.
• Twist or rotate – must be able to twist or rotate occasionally at the trunk, hips, knees, and neck, manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.
• Reach: may occasionally reach overhead, requiring manipulation of weight of 10 pounds or less, and below the waist, requiring manipulation of weight of 25 pounds or more.
• Sensory Vision – must be able to read clearly with or without corrective lenses.
• Hear - Must be able to hear telephone, audible alarms, bells, and signals related to resident safety with or without hearing devices.
• Speech/Language – must have a strong command of English sufficient to read, write, and interpret medical and administrative information.