Activity / Memory Care

GENCARE INC.•Federal Way, WA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

GenCare Lifestyle @ Federal Way is a Premier IL/AL/Memory Care Senior Living Community in Federal Way, and a recent multiple US News & World Report Community Award Winner. We are seeking to add amazing, caring, and compassionate quality licensed Memory Care Caregivers and CNAs to our team. We currently have Full Time "Guide" positions available. Must have a kind, patient attitude as you will be assisting Senior Living and Memory Care Residents live a more purposeful life and steer our vitality goals for our residents. Work as a Guide for our dementia residents to ensure they have a meaningful life each day. Primary responsibility is to provide a fun, structured, and purposeful day full of appropriate activities, which will include helping serve meals and snacks. Secondary responsibility is to help with ADL’s and care duties as requested and as needed. Under the general supervision of the Memory Care Director, the Memory Care Guide shall possess the following qualifications and perform the following duties and responsibilities.

Requirements

Industry related work with vulnerable cognitively impaired adults
Minimum of Twenty-One (21) years of the age
High School Graduate or equivalent
A CNA and successful completion of recognized resident care courses that encompass orientation, basic or modified training and specialty courses as specified in WAC 388-112.
Fulfill continuing education requirements as outlined in WAC 388-112.
Completion of GenCare’s Memory Care training.
Willingness to direct Vitality offerings and help keep residents meaningfully engaged.
Minimum fulfillment with Criminal Background and Fingerprint Checks and every two (2) years thereafter.
2 Step TB
CPR/First Aid
HIV/AIDS Training
Food Handler’s Permit
Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
Ability and desire to work well people of all ages
Ability to work varied hours and shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Required to read, write and speak the English language fluently with ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Nice To Haves

Nursing or medical work with dementia residents preferred
Experience in Vitality/Activity programs

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and carrying out Vitality daily programs that include the personal interests of every resident.
Plan and coordinate Vitality offerings in collaboration with community themes, events, and holidays.
Find the ‘just right” activity for every resident. Use adult equipment and supplies.
Include daily fitness, exercise, and/or balance activities.
Perform personal care skills to include bathing, mouth care and skin, resident grooming and dressing, and toileting assistance, as requested by the Memory Care Director.
Provide a clean, orderly, and safe environment for the resident.
Demonstrate the ability to identify the psychosocial characteristics of all residents including those with mental illness, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other related disorders.
Demonstrate consistency in regard to residents rights and decisions regarding care.
Be available to train for and cover other shifts and assist the Memory Care Director to ensure the smooth operation of the Memory Care area.
Complete all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Base Medical plan is 99% employer paid
Dental, Vision and Life at the employees expense
Paid sick (1 hour for every 40 worked, able to roll over max of 56 hours)
6 paid holidays per year
Paid day off for your birthday
One week vacation after one year employment, with an additional week beginning in year 2 finally with an additional week starting in the 47th month for a total of 3 weeks
Quarterly raises for hourly employees
401K eligible after 6 months with up to a 4% employer match after one year of employment
Up to 3 days of bereavement
Up to 5 days jury leave
First Choice Health Employee Assistance Program
Free CEU’s
LPN and CNA annual license reimbursement
Free meal at work