Memory Care Companion - Cognitive Support & Daily Living

Ativo Senior Living; Prescott Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Ativo Senior Living is seeking a Care Partner (Memory Care) to assist residents with activities of daily living and engage them in cognitive activities. The role involves implementing memory care techniques, monitoring health changes, and maintaining accurate documentation with a focus on safety and independence.

Responsibilities include grooming, dining assistance, incident reporting, and collaboration with the Life Enrichment Director. Training in Montessori approaches may be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized assistance to memory care residents and implement memory care techniques to stimulate cognition.
• Report incidents to Health Services Director and participate in post-incident huddles when requested.
• Monitor and report changes in residents’ health.
• Assist with grooming before meals, serve meals, and verify resident identity before serving.
• Monitor the dining room as needed.
• Maintain resident documentation and alert charting for changes.
• Create a safe, structured environment to minimize confusion and promote independence.
• Engage residents in social activities and provide companionship.
• Assist with personal hygiene, mobility, toileting, meals, housekeeping, and medications per care plan.
• Complete assigned duties and adapt to changes in resident needs and staffing.
• Report hazardous conditions and equipment to the Health Services Director or Administrator.
• Communicate complaints and concerns as needed.
• Apply Montessori Approach when applicable.
• Keep supply areas clean.
• Supervisory responsibility: none.

Job description

Ativo Senior Living is seeking a Care Partner (Memory Care) to assist residents with activities of daily living and engage them in cognitive activities. The role involves implementing memory care techniques, monitoring health changes, and maintaining accurate documentation with a focus on safety and independence.

Responsibilities include grooming, dining assistance, incident reporting, and collaboration with the Life Enrichment Director. Training in Montessori approaches may be provided.