Memory Care Aid

Sonida Senior Living•Ferry Pass, FL

12d

About The Position

The Memory Care Aid provides resident care at The Waterford at Creekside, a Sonida Senior Living community in Pensacola, Florida. The role performs caregiving and assistance duties according to accepted standards of resident care, supports residents with meals and nutrition, communicates with residents including those with sensory losses or dementia, and shares information about residents’ conditions with other staff. The community uses technology to support resident safety, care assessments, call-light response, and data access.

Requirements

State certification or registration, or graduation from a state-approved nursing assistant training program, is required.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or GED preferred.
Knowledge and experience in nursing or senior living preferred.
CPR certification and/or first aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform caregiving duties according to accepted standards of resident care, which may include measuring residents’ height, weight, and vital signs.
Assist residents with dressing, grooming, bathing, escorts, and transfers.
Support residents’ nutritional needs by setting dining tables, serving meals, providing appropriate fluids, and offering substitutions when appropriate.
Communicate skillfully with residents, including residents with sensory losses and/or dementia.
Receive and give reports to other staff at the beginning and end of each shift about residents’ conditions and changes in condition.

Benefits

Competitive wage/salary
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
401(k) retirement savings with a discretionary company match determined annually based on company performance
Employee Assistance Program
Dependent Care and flexible spending accounts
Paid time off available from day one
Paid training
Flexible scheduling
Company support for educational and learning opportunities
Paid referral programs for Team Member and Resident referrals