Home Health Aide-Memory Care

Maple Hill Senior Living•Maplewood, MN

About The Position

RM Management is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and enthusiastic Home Health Aide to provide personalized care to residents living with memory loss, including Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The role focuses on creating a safe, supportive, and engaging environment while helping residents maintain their independence, dignity, comfort, and quality of life. It involves building meaningful relationships, using person-centered dementia care approaches, and encouraging participation in activities and routines that promote purpose and connection. The aide provides assistance with activities of daily living, administers medications according to the Medication Administration Record, established policies, and RN delegation, and responds to changes in residents’ needs, moods, and behaviors. The position also includes maintaining a clean and safe living environment, completing documentation, communicating relevant changes and concerns to the RN or leadership, following applicable policies and regulations, collaborating with the care team, and maintaining reliable attendance. RM Management supports continued learning and professional development in Alzheimer’s and dementia care.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Compassionate, patient, and respectful approach when working with older adults, particularly those living with dementia.
Strong communication, listening, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team.
Ability to follow care plans, medication instructions, and RN-delegated responsibilities.
Ability to read, understand, and complete required documentation in English.
Commitment to resident confidentiality, dignity, safety, and rights.
Ability to lift and carry approximately 30 pounds or more as required by the position.
Willingness to complete required training and ongoing education.

Nice To Haves

CNA/NAR or Home Health Aide certification.
Previous experience working with individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.
Understanding of dementia-related behaviors and effective communication and redirection techniques.
Knowledge of infection prevention and standard precautions.
Desire to continue developing knowledge and skills in memory care.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility assistance, and other activities of daily living.
Administer medications in accordance with the Medication Administration Record (MAR), established policies, and RN delegation.
Build meaningful relationships with residents through patience, understanding, consistency, and positive interactions.
Use person-centered dementia care approaches to support residents experiencing memory loss, confusion, or behavioral changes.
Recognize and respond to residents’ changing needs, moods, and behaviors using redirection, reassurance, and other supportive techniques.
Encourage resident participation in meaningful activities, social engagement, and daily routines.
Create positive experiences through everyday interactions.
Maintain a clean, comfortable, and safe living environment.
Complete required documentation, reporting, and communication in accordance with state regulations and company policies.
Communicate changes in resident condition, medication needs, and supply concerns to the RN or appropriate leadership.
Follow infection control practices, resident rights, vulnerable adult protection policies, and applicable state and federal regulations.
Work collaboratively with team members to ensure consistent, high-quality care.
Maintain reliable and punctual attendance.
Complete required training and ongoing education.