Memory Care Aide (EVENING SHIFT)

Masonicare Corp•Mystic, CT

1d•$19 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Memory Care Aide, officially titled Residential Care Assistant, assists residents at Masonicare at Mystic with activities of daily living and personal care to support their independence, freedom of choice, and quality of life. This position is based in Assisted Living in Mystic, Connecticut, and works an evening shift for 32 hours per week, including every other weekend. The aide provides personal and instrumental daily-living support, assists residents with self-administration of medications through cueing only, monitors and reports resident condition and safety, and helps with dining and resident-centered activities. The role also involves completing shift documentation, advocating for residents, protecting confidentiality, communicating concerns appropriately, welcoming visitors, and maintaining required employment certifications. No experience is required; CNA certification is required.

Requirements

CNA certification is required.
No experience required.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living and personal care, including bathing, dressing, ambulating, toileting, meals, personal hygiene, transfers, and care of assistive devices.
Help 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 or cognitive and 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, accidents, and resident-related events.
Assist with dining activities, including escorting residents, setup and cleanup, and meal service.
Participate in and support the resident-centered activity program and complete required written documentation concerning resident care and activities during the shift.
Act as a resident advocate and follow agency confidentiality policies.
Communicate tactfully and diplomatically in sensitive situations, and follow up with appropriate staff, residents, or others about complaints, problems, and concerns.
Serve as an ambassador to guests and off-campus visitors and maintain certifications required for employment.
Perform other duties as required.