Memory Care CNA: Flexible, Compassionate Caregiver

Rittenhouse Village at Northside; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

LakeHouse Senior Living is seeking a Certified Nurse’s Aide to provide hands-on care and support in a home‑like environment across Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care settings. You will assist with daily living activities and document changes in residents’ conditions for the care team.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old, have a High School diploma or GED, and CPR certification is preferred. Previous senior care experience is a plus in a compassionate, team‑oriented setting.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated compassion and patient-centered care.
• Excellent verbal and nonverbal communication with residents and team members.
• Ability to observe and report changes in residents’ conditions.
• Team oriented, reliable, and respectful of privacy and dignity.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a designated group of residents during the shift; knows where their residents are and physically checks on them throughout the shift.
• Observes, reports and documents symptoms and conditions of residents for changes in condition such as skin, behavior, alertness, weight, dietary and participation in activities.
• Responds to security system and resident call bells promptly.
• Notifies supervisor and/or Health Care Coordinator if a resident has increased care needs.
• Assists with continence management and disposes of all continence products properly to ensure sanitation of resident suite and community restrooms.
• Serves and collects food trays and assists as needed; reports refusal of meals or loss of appetite.
• Maintains cleanliness of resident's room and work areas.
• Practices good standard care precautions of cleanliness, hygiene, and health.
• Helps residents maintain independence, promotes dignity and physical safety of each resident.
• Actively participates/leads and assists residents with activities of daily living (i.e. bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transferring, eating) as instructed.
• Engages residents in life skills and other life enrichment activities.
• Greets and assists all internal and external customers, guests, family members, residents, vendors and team members.
• Does resident laundry as assigned and needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Observation

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma/GED

CPR Certification

Certified Nurse’s Aide certification preferred

Job description

LakeHouse Senior Living is seeking a Certified Nurse’s Aide to provide hands-on care and support in a home‑like environment across Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care settings. You will assist with daily living activities and document changes in residents’ conditions for the care team.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old, have a High School diploma or GED, and CPR certification is preferred. Previous senior care experience is a plus in a compassionate, team‑oriented setting.