Memory Care Aide (DAY SHIFT)

Masonicare Corp•Groton, CT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Memory Care Aide, officially titled Residential Care Assistant, works at Masonicare at Mystic Assisted Living in Mystic, Connecticut. The role assists residents with activities of daily living and personal care to maximize their independence, freedom of choice, and quality of life. The position is listed as a day shift role for 24 or 32 hours per week, with every other weekend coverage; the posting also separately states 32 hours per week. The aide provides personal and instrumental daily-living assistance, supports resident safety and activities, observes and reports changes in residents’ condition, and completes required documentation. The aide also supports dining, advocates for residents, follows confidentiality policies, communicates tactfully about concerns, and maintains certifications required for employment.

Requirements

CNA certification is required.
No experience is required.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living and personal care, including bathing, dressing, ambulating, toileting, meals and nourishment, personal hygiene, transfers using proper body mechanics and assistive devices, and care of eyeglasses and hearing aids.
Assist residents with instrumental activities of daily living, including telephone calls, light housekeeping, laundry, escorting and coordinating transportation, and mail delivery and correspondence.
Assist residents with self-administration of medications through cueing only.
Observe and report changes in residents’ physical condition and cognitive or emotional status to the ALSA Supervisor or Director of Assisted Living Services as needed.
Conduct resident room checks during rounds, monitor for environmental safety hazards, record incidents, errors, or accidents, and document resident-related events.
Assist with dining tasks, including escorting residents, setup and cleanup, and serving meals.
Participate in and support the resident-centered activity program.
Complete required written documentation concerning resident care and activities during the shift.
Act as a resident advocate at all times.
Follow agency confidentiality policies.
Use tactful, diplomatic communication in sensitive or emotionally charged situations and follow up with appropriate staff, residents, or others regarding complaints, problems, and concerns.
Act as an ambassador to guests and other off-campus visitors.
Maintain certifications required for employment.
Perform other duties as required.