Memory Care Aide (EVENING SHIFT)

Masonicare Corp•Mystic, CT

23h•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 independence, freedom of choice, and quality of life. The position works an evening shift for 32 hours per week, including every other weekend. The aide provides personal and instrumental care suited to each resident’s age, needs, and abilities; assists with medication self-administration through cueing only; observes and reports changes in residents’ condition; conducts room checks and monitors safety; helps with dining and resident-centered activities; and completes required care documentation. The aide also advocates for residents, protects confidentiality, communicates tactfully about concerns, and serves as an ambassador to guests and off-campus visitors.

Requirements

Current CNA certification is required.
No experience is required.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living and personal care, including bathing, dressing, ambulation, toileting, meals, hygiene, transfers, and care of personal devices.
Assist residents with instrumental activities of daily living, including telephone calls, light housekeeping, laundry, escorting and transportation coordination, and 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 appropriate supervisor or director.
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 such as escorting residents, meal setup and cleanup, and serving meals.
Participate in and support the resident-centered activity program.
Complete required written documentation concerning resident care and activities during the shift.
Act as a resident advocate and follow agency confidentiality policies.
Communicate tactfully in sensitive or emotionally charged situations and follow up with appropriate staff, residents, or others about concerns.
Act as an ambassador to guests and off-campus visitors.
Maintain certifications required for employment.
Perform other duties as required.