Memory Care Aide (DAY SHIFT)

Masonicare Corp•Mystic, CT

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Memory Care Aide, whose official title is 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 independence, freedom of choice, and quality of life. This is a day-shift position scheduled for 32 hours per week, including every other weekend. The aide supports residents according to their ages, needs, and abilities, provides assistance with daily and instrumental activities, and helps with dining and resident-centered activities. The aide observes and reports changes in residents’ condition, conducts room checks, documents care and incidents, advocates for residents, maintains confidentiality, and communicates tactfully with residents, staff, guests, and visitors.

Requirements

CNA certification is required.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living and personal care, including bathing, dressing, ambulating, toileting, meals and nourishment, personal hygiene, transfers, and care of personal assistive devices.
Assist residents with instrumental activities of daily living, including telephone calls, light housekeeping, laundry, escorting, internal transportation, 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 room checks during resident rounds, monitor for environmental safety hazards, and record incidents, errors, accidents, and resident-related events.
Assist with dining activities, 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 about reported 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.