Memory Caregiver: Compassionate Dementia Support & ADLs

Menifee Senior Living; Menifee (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Menifee Senior Living seeks a Caregiver - Memory Care to provide compassionate, person-centered care for residents living with dementia. You will assist with activities of daily living and support residents’ dignity and independence on the PM shift.

You’ll work closely with the nursing team, respond to alarms and calls, and help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment. A dementia-focused background, reliability, and CPR certification are valued, with ongoing commitment to safety and

Qualifications

• Specialized training in dementia and memory care preferred.
• Committed to health & safety.
• Able to do housework and cooking.
• Well-organized and reliable.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• A positive and compassionate attitude.
• Physical stamina.
• CPR certified.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, person-centered care to residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia in accordance with individualized service plans and within the scope of certification or licensure, following all state laws and professional standards.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, and dining, while promoting dignity, independence, and self-care whenever possible.
• Respond promptly and effectively to resident needs, pendant calls, and community alarms to ensure safety and comfort.
• Build trusting relationships with residents through empathy, patience, and understanding, recognizing the unique cognitive, emotional, and behavioral needs associated with memory loss.
• Observe, document, and promptly report any changes in a resident’s physical, emotional, or cognitive condition to the nursing team.
• Follow all safety, infection control, and emergency procedures to prevent the spread of communicable illnesses and maintain a secure environment.
• Promote a clean, organized, and hazard-free living space; collaborate with housekeeping and maintenance to ensure resident rooms and common areas remain safe and welcoming.
• Identify and address environmental or behavioral concerns that may impact resident safety, comfort, or well-being.
• Always respect and uphold resident rights, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and inclusivity regardless of race, religion, lifestyle, sexual orientation, or disease process.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to behavioral expressions of dementia, addressing psychosocial needs with patience, redirection, reassurance, and supportive interventions.

Skills

Dementia memory care training

CPR certified

Excellent communication

People skills

Empathy

Physical stamina

Reliable/Well-organized

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Menifee Senior Living seeks a Caregiver - Memory Care to provide compassionate, person-centered care for residents living with dementia. You will assist with activities of daily living and support residents’ dignity and independence on the PM shift.

You’ll work closely with the nursing team, respond to alarms and calls, and help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment. A dementia-focused background, reliability, and CPR certification are valued, with ongoing commitment to safety and