Care Associate - Memory Care (MC)

Senior Lifestyle • Jupiter, FL

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About The Position

The Care Associate provides assistance to residents in the Memory Care Program with activities of daily living, helping them maintain quality of life and dignity. The role includes providing companionship and support, encouraging independence through assistance and restorative interventions, and participating in individual and group activities. The Care Associate also supports mealtime service, laundry, and basic housekeeping in the memory care neighborhood, and responds to resident, family, and employee concerns in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Acceptable proficiency in English to perform job duties, communicate with supervisors and other employees, and respond to and communicate about emergency situations.
• Basic computer skills, with proficiency in Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Compassionate, kind, engaging, and helpful demeanor.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• 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 coworkers.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with seniors with dementia, including participation in activities, is preferred.
• A CNA or CHHA license may be required depending on the state.

Responsibilities

• Provide kind, caring, and consistent companionship and support to residents.
• Assist and encourage Memory Care residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and mobility.
• Provide restorative interventions as needed to help residents remain as independent as possible.
• 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.
• Respond to resident, family, and employee concerns in a timely manner and follow up.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, and coworkers.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Paid time off
• Access to earned but unpaid wages before the next payday through DailyPay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed