Memory Care Wellness Assistant

The Memory Care Assistant performs the personal care and other related services as assigned by the Wellness Director. Focusing on the wholistic needs of the resident, this individual also assists with facilitating programming and resident engagement as assigned by the Memory Care Director.

Responsibilities

Attending to all care needs of residents in Memory Care neighborhood; Setting up tables in preparation for all meals; Serving meals and drinks to Memory Care residents in the dining room; Serving residents 3 snacks and beverages each day including those in their rooms during snack time; Assisting with clean-up following all meals; Taking an active part daily in implementation of Sharing the Way Moment by Moment program; Finding opportunities to give residents choices and allow them to be as independent as possible with personal ADLs; Picking up laundry and disposing of soiled laundry appropriately; Collecting garbage from assigned resident apartments daily; Performing housekeeping duties for common areas; Performing light clean up of resident apartments as necessary on a daily basis; Providing other activities of daily living assistance as directed from each Resident's Service Plan; Engaging and motivating residents resulting in program participation; Greeting new residents and introducing them to others with similar interests and backgrounds; Providing verbal encouragement and support to residents; Prioritizing tasks to ensure optimum services to residents; Communicating to Memory Care Director when a resident's need has changed; Communicating to other departments as residents' needs arise during shift; May drive company vehicle from community to social and other various destinations if required; May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); At least one (1) year experience providing care to individuals with a diagnosis of dementia or other cognitive impairment; Must successfully complete all Atria specified training programs; Able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; Able to write simple correspondence; Able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization; Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions; Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations; Able to work various schedules and shifts as needed; Must be fully vaccinated and provide vaccination record card at time of hire

Benefits

Competitive Pay; Paid Holidays & PTO; Comprehensive Health Plans (medical, vision, and dental coverage, company paid short term and long term disability, voluntary benefits such as critical illness coverage); Career Advancement Opportunities; Tuition Reimbursement (up to $5,250 a year for approved courses); Employee Loyalty Rewards Program; Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match (Traditional 401(k) and Roth options, 50% match after one year of service); Rewards & Recognition; Health & Safety