Memory Care Aide (DAY SHIFT)

Masonicare Corp•Mystic, CT

1d•$19 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Memory Care Aide assists residents at Masonicare at Mystic Assisted Living with activities of daily living and personal care to promote independence, freedom of choice, and quality of life. The official title for this role is Residential Care Assistant. The aide provides personal care and assistance with daily and instrumental activities, supports medication self-administration through cueing only, observes and reports changes in residents’ condition, and helps maintain resident safety. The role also supports dining and resident-centered activities, completes required documentation, advocates for residents, protects confidentiality, communicates tactfully about concerns, and serves as an ambassador to visitors.

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, hygiene, transfers, and care of assistive devices.
Assist residents with instrumental activities of daily living, including telephone calls, light housekeeping, laundry, escorting and transportation coordination, and mail or 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 room checks during resident rounds, monitor for environmental safety hazards, record incidents, errors, or accidents, and document resident-related events.
Assist with dining tasks, including escorting residents, setting up and cleaning up, and serving meals.
Participate in and support the resident-centered activity program, and complete required written documentation concerning resident care and activities during the shift.
Advocate for residents and 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 off-campus visitors and maintain certifications required for employment.
Perform other duties as required.