Memory Care Aide (EVENING 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 support their independence, freedom of choice, and quality of life. The official title for this role is Residential Care Assistant. The aide provides personal and instrumental daily-living assistance, supports residents with medication self-administration through cueing only, observes and reports changes in residents’ condition, conducts room checks, and documents care and resident-related events. The role also includes helping with dining and resident-centered activities, advocating for residents, following confidentiality policies, communicating tactfully about concerns, and welcoming visitors. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

CNA certification is required.
No experience is required.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with bathing, dressing, ambulation, toileting, meals and nourishment, personal hygiene, transfers, and care of personal devices such as eyeglasses and hearing aids.
Help residents with instrumental activities of daily living, including telephone calls, light housekeeping, laundry, escorting and internal transportation, and mail 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 room checks during resident rounds, monitor for environmental safety hazards, and record incidents, errors, accidents, and resident-related events.
Assist with dining tasks, including escorting residents, meal setup and cleanup, 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.
Act as a resident advocate 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.
Welcome guests and off-campus visitors as an ambassador and maintain certifications required for employment.
Perform other duties as required.