Memory Care Companion - Gentle, Engaging Support

Gorham House; Gorham (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

DailyPay

Job summary

Gorham House in Gorham, ME is seeking a caring Memory Care Assistant to provide companionship and daily living support for residents. Shifts include day and evening hours with a focus on preserving dignity and independence in activities of daily living.

You will engage residents in activities, assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding and mobility, and participate in group activities. A CNA/CHHA license may be required by state, and basic computer skills are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience with seniors with dementia and participation in activities preferred.
• Proficiency in English to communicate with staff and residents.
• May require a CNA or CHHA license depending on state.
• Basic computer skills; proficiency with Outlook, Excel and Word required.
• Compassionate, kind, engaging and helpful.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization.
• Maintain a positive and friendly demeanor toward residents and coworkers.

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 ADLs (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, mobility).
• 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 concerns from resident/family/employee receive timely response and follow up, striving for high customer satisfaction.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward all residents, visitors and co-workers.

Skills

CNA/CHHA license

English proficiency

Outlook

Excel

Word

Compassionate & patient

Independent decision making

Problem solving

Positive demeanor

Experience with dementia

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Gorham House in Gorham, ME is seeking a caring Memory Care Assistant to provide companionship and daily living support for residents. Shifts include day and evening hours with a focus on preserving dignity and independence in activities of daily living.

You will engage residents in activities, assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding and mobility, and participate in group activities. A CNA/CHHA license may be required by state, and basic computer skills are expected.