Memory Care Aide (EVENING SHIFT)

Masonicare Corp•Mystic, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Masonicare at Mystic’s Memory Care Aide role, officially titled Residential Care Assistant, supports residents in assisted living with activities of daily living and personal care to maximize independence, freedom of choice, and quality of life. The role provides assistance according to each resident’s age, needs, and abilities, and includes support with personal care, household tasks, meals, medication self-administration cues, resident activities, and documentation. The aide observes and reports changes in residents’ conditions, helps maintain a safe environment, advocates for residents, and communicates tactfully with residents, staff, and visitors. The position is an evening shift, 32 hours per week, every other weekend.

Requirements

CNA certification is required.
No experience required.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living and personal care, including bathing, dressing, ambulation, toileting, meals, hygiene, transfers, and care of assistive devices.
Assist residents with instrumental activities of daily living, including telephone calls, light housekeeping, laundry, escorting, transportation coordination, and mail delivery 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 resident room checks and 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.
Complete required written documentation concerning resident care and activities during the shift.
Advocate for residents 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 off-campus visitors.
Maintain certifications required for employment.
Perform other duties as required.