Caregiver- Memory Care

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•Lodi, NV

13d•$17 - $21

About The Position

The Caregiver provides dementia care to residents, including adapted activities of daily living, meaningful engagement, and communication in accordance with each resident’s person-centered individual service plan. The role treats residents with respect and dignity, recognizes individual needs, encourages independence, and helps foster a purposeful and engaging community culture. Caregivers support daily personal care, meals, resident engagement, documentation, safety, and teamwork, following company procedures and applicable state requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to communicate effectively in English with residents, family members, and company associates.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and to write simple correspondence.
Ability to follow written or verbal instructions and apply common sense and good judgment, including in emergency situations; seek assistance when needed.
In accordance with state law, may be required to hold current state certification and comply with requirements to maintain it.
Meet applicable state qualifications for medication assistance and direct-care duties.

Nice To Haves

Three to six months of related experience and/or training in direct service with older adults living with dementia, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease.
Basic technical skills for repetitive, well-defined duties and basic knowledge of the organization to answer basic questions.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with care-plan activities and daily living tasks, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and getting to and from programs and meals; encourage residents to do as much of their own care as possible.
Participate in team discussions or meetings about residents’ behavioral expressions.
Learn each resident’s Life Story, preferences, historical routines, and interests.
Serve meals and, when needed, assist with preparing meals according to preplanned dementia-friendly menus; encourage appropriate eating and fluid intake while respecting residents’ choices, and report changes in eating habits to a supervisor.
Initiate or lead at least one Daily Path engagement program and encourage socialization, participation, and friendships through person-centered activities.
Maintain resident records promptly and daily, including applicable medication documentation, engagement interests, incidents, observations, visitors, and changes in physical condition or behavior; promptly report changes to a supervisor.
Assist with or administer medications only when permitted by state regulations, following physician orders, state laws, and company medication policies and procedures.
Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment, including performing general housekeeping and following cleaning schedules.
Follow emergency procedures and respond promptly to resident requests for assistance, including emergency pull cords and requests from family and friends.
Monitor residents’ locations and immediately notify a supervisor if a resident cannot be located.
Encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible part-time and full-time associates.
401(k) for eligible part-time and full-time associates; temporary associates may also participate.
Associate assistance program.
Employee discounts.
Referral program.
Early access to earned wages for hourly associates outside California.
Optional voluntary benefits, including identity theft protection and pet insurance.
Paid time off for eligible full-time associates.
Paid holidays for eligible full-time associates.
Company-provided life insurance for eligible full-time associates.
Adoption benefit for eligible full-time associates.
Short- and long-term disability for eligible full-time associates.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible full-time associates.
Health Savings Account for eligible full-time associates.
Optional life and dependent life insurance for eligible full-time associates.
Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and a legal plan for eligible full-time associates.
Tuition reimbursement for eligible full-time associates.
Qualified associates who have been with Brookdale for at least one year may receive an advance of naturalization application fees, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding.
Professional development and ongoing health and wellness programs.