Personal Care Aide - Memory Care

Thompson Senior Living; Town of Canandaigua (NY); Hybrid; USD 25,830 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Thompson Senior Living in Canandaigua, NY is hiring for a position that assists residents with personal care, including grooming, medication administration, and daily living tasks. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, with opportunities for full and part-time schedules.

The job offers a pay range of $18.75 - $22.00, depending on experience. Ideal candidates will demonstrate communication skills, a caring attitude, and the ability to support resident rights effectively.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required or 2 years of related experience may substitute.
• One year of experience in an enriched living environment preferred.
• Obtain basic First Aid training within 30 days of start.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and administration of medications.
• Support residents with grooming, bathing, and toileting.

Skills

Communication skills

Caring skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Detail/task oriented

Problem solving

Understanding of Resident Rights

Ability to respond to safety concerns

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

2 years of related experience

One year in enriched living or long term care

Job description

Schedule: Full and part time positions available.

Day, evening, night availability needed. Weekend and holiday coverage.

Main Function:

The primary purpose of this position is to assist residents with their personal care, to include direction and assistance with grooming, hair care, shaving, nail care, oral care, dressing, bathing, toileting per resident care plan and to assist residents with administration of medications.

Job Specific Competencies:

• Demonstrates skills in communication
• Demonstrated skills in caring
• Ability to be flexible, work in a team environment, be detailed/task oriented, problem solving
• Ability to live the CARES values at all times and the Standard of Cooperation
• Demonstrated ability to accurately read and interpret medication labels and doctors
• Understands and supports Resident Rights
• Ability to respond to safety concerns including fire, OSHA, etc.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent required or 2 years of related experience may be substituted for the HS diploma requirement
• One year of experience in an enriched living, adult community, similar housing environment or long term care preferred

Qualifications:

• Obtain basic First Aid training within 30 days of official start of employment

Pay Range: 18.75 - $22.00

Starting Rate: Based on experience

Thompson Health is an EOE encouraging individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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