Memory Care Caregiver

POSITION SUMMARY

Conducts resident care to promote a level of health, wellbeing, engagement and growth in a comprehensive Memory Care program. Includes providing hands on care, physical and emotional support to each resident while maintaining a safe and comfortable home environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Assists in conducting lifestyle programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for Memory Care residents.
• Able to identify appropriate stimulation for various levels of dementia.
• Assists in motivating residents regarding appropriate individual and group activities based on resident interests and opportunities for growth.
• Assists with maintaining equipment and supplies in accordance with department's budgetary guidelines.
• Assists in addressing resident groups and other groups on subjects of common interest.
• Participates in community in-services and trainings relevant to responsibilities.
• Responsible for a designated group of residents during the shift; knows where their residents are and physically checks on each assigned resident as assigned.
• Observes, reports and documents symptoms and conditions of residents for changes in condition such as skin, behavior, alertness, weight, dietary and participation in activities.
• Responds to security system and resident call bells promptly.
• Notifies Memory Care Director and/or Director of Nursing if a resident has increased care needs.
• Assists with continence management and disposes of all continence products properly to ensure sanitation of resident suite and community restrooms.
• Serves and collects food plates for Starlight program and assists as needed; reports refusal of meals or loss of appetite.
• Maintains cleanliness of resident's room and work areas.
• Practices good standard care precautions of cleanliness, hygiene and health.
• Helps residents maintain independence, promotes dignity and physical safety of each resident.
• Actively participates/leads and assists residents with activities of daily living (i.e. bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transferring, eating) as instructed.
• Engages residents in life skills and other life enrichment activities.
• Greets and assists all internal and external customers, guests, family members, residents, vendors and team members.
• Does resident laundry as assigned and needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma/GED
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Previous experience working with seniors preferred.
• Previous experience or training on dementia care preferred
• Certified Nurse's Aid certification preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person