Care Associate - Assisted Living (AL)

Senior Lifestyle•Town of Cortlandville, NY

4d•$20 - $21

About The Position

The Care Associate provides assistance to residents in the Assisted Living Program with activities of daily living, helping them maintain a quality life, independence, and dignity. The role includes assistance with medication reminders, bathing, grooming, dressing, escort service, and other daily needs, as well as emotional and social support. The Care Associate follows resident schedules established by a supervisor, documents assistance in a daily log, and informs the supervisor of resident issues or concerns. The position requires respecting residents’ confidentiality and maintaining a positive, friendly demeanor toward residents and coworkers.

Requirements

At least one year of experience working in senior care.
Sufficient proficiency in English to perform job duties, communicate with the supervisor and other employees, and respond to and communicate about emergency situations.
Basic computer skills.
Compassionate, professional, kind, engaging, empathetic, and helpful demeanor.
Ability to work as part of a team and handle multiple tasks safely and efficiently.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in high-stress situations.
Ability to maintain a positive and friendly demeanor toward residents and coworkers.

Nice To Haves

A CNA or CHHA license may be required depending on the state.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with medication reminders, bathing, grooming, dressing, escort service, and other activities of daily living.
Follow the schedule of each resident’s needs established by the supervisor.
Provide emotional and social support to residents.
Document assistance in a daily log.
Inform the supervisor of resident issues or concerns.
Respect and encourage residents’ independence and dignity.
Respect residents’ confidentiality.