Memory Care Professional

Seniors Home Care; Webster Groves (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Bi-weekly pay

Training opportunities

Career advancement

Job summary

SAGE is seeking Memory Care Professionals to support older adults with dementia through person-centered, activity-based care. You’ll tailor days to each client, lead activities, encourage movement, and provide companionship. Meaningful relationships and consistent routines are central to the role.

Join a team that values compassionate care, ongoing training, and opportunities for growth as you help clients stay engaged, independent, and connected in community settings.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years in dementia care, caregiving, education, behavior health, recreation, or related field preferred; family experience welcome
• CNA license preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead activities such as games, puzzles, music, baking, gardening, and crafts
• Encourage movement through walks and daily routines
• Accompany clients to senior centers, parks, and community outings
• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Support independence while assisting with daily routines and personal care
• Build relationships with clients and families
• Communicate with dementia care team to ensure continuity of care

Skills

Dementia care

Relationship building

Activity engagement

Companionship

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA license preferred

Tools

PAC training (Teepa Snow)

Job description

At SAGE®, we specialize exclusively in supporting older adults living with dementia and memory loss through compassionate, person-centered care. Our philosophy is simple: exceptional dementia care goes beyond meeting daily needs – it's about understanding each person's unique story, building meaningful relationships, and creating moments of purpose, joy, and dignity every day.

This caregiver role emphasizes activity-based dementia care. Along with providing supportive caregiving and personal care as needed, you'll help clients stay active, engaged, and connected through conversation, creative activities, and community outings.

If you enjoy building relationships, encouraging independence, and helping someone enjoy their day, we'd love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

As a Memory Care Professional, you'll tailor each day to your client's personality, interests, and abilities. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading activities such as games, puzzles, music, baking, gardening, and crafts
• Encouraging movement through walks and healthy daily routines
• Accompanying clients to senior centers, parks, and community outings
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Supporting independence while assisting with daily routines and personal care as
  needed
• Building relationships with clients and families
• Communicating with our dementia care team to support continuity of care

Engagement is central to this position. You should feel comfortable initiating activities, encouraging participation, and adapting your approach to each client's needs.

Who Thrives in This Role

The best Memory Care Professionals are patient, dependable caregivers who also enjoy connecting with others. They naturally enjoy:

• Building meaningful relationships and keeping conversations going
• Finding creative ways to engage others
• Encouraging participation and independence
• Staying active throughout the workday
• Remaining positive, patient, and adaptable
• Helping people feel confident, included, and successful

We welcome both traditional caregivers and applicants with experience in:

• Memory care, home care, or senior living
• Social work, psychology, or human services
• Behavioral health, autism support, or behavioral intervention
• Education, early childhood care, or youth development
• Recreation, enrichment programs, or community outreach
• Theater, improv, music, or creative arts

Professional and family caregiving experience is welcome.

Why Join SAGE?

You'll receive specialized dementia care training, ongoing mentorship, and support in responding compassionately to behaviors and creating engaging experiences. We also take time to understand your personality, interests, and strengths so we can thoughtfully match you with clients where meaningful relationships can develop. We believe great care starts with supporting great caregivers.

What We Offer

• $23.00-$25.00/hour for experienced Memory Care Professionals
• Consistent full‑time schedules with 8–12 hour shifts
• Bi-Weekly pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid hands‑on training in memory care and behavioral techniques
• Ongoing mentorship and professional development
• Career advancement opportunities
• Recognition programs celebrating our Memory Care Partners

Requirements

• 4-5 years of experience in dementia care, caregiving, education, behavioral health, recreation, or a related field preferred; professional or 1-2 years of family experience welcome
• CNA license preferred
• Reliable availability for a consistent weekly schedule
• Availability to work every other weekend
• Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and current auto insurance
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to pass a background check and verify eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
• Eligibility to register with the Missouri Family Care Safety Registry

Helpful Qualifications

• Training in Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care® (PAC)
• Experience leading activities, enrichment programs, or community outings
• An interest in deepening your dementia care skills and growing with Full Bloom

Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day

Bring your compassion and creativity to a role where you can help someone living with dementia experience joy, confidence, and belonging.