Care Associate - PRN- Memory Care (MC)

Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. In this role you will be responsible for providing assistance to residents in the Memory Care Program with their activities of daily living, enabling them to lead a quality life while maintaining their dignity.

Responsibilities

Provide kind, caring, and consistent companionship and support to residents; Provide assistance, encouragement, and restorative interventions, as needed, for Memory Care residents to be as independent as possible in their activities of daily living including but not limited to bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and 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 that resident/family/employee concerns receive timely response and follow up, thus striving to provide a high level of customer satisfaction; Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward all residents, visitors and co-workers

Requirements

Experience working with seniors with dementia, including participation in activities (preferred); Acceptable proficiency in English to perform job duties, communicate with supervisor and other employees, and respond to emergency situations; May need a CNA or CHHA license depending on the state; Basic computer skills, with proficiency in Outlook, Excel and Word required; Compassionate, kind, engaging and helpful; Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action; Ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; Ability to maintain a positive and friendly demeanor toward residents and co-workers

Nice to have

Experience working with seniors with dementia, including participation in activities

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits plan for eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off; Access to earned but unpaid wages before next payday via DailyPay