Memory Care Caregiver - The Carrington at Lincolnwood

Senior Resource Group•Lincolnwood, IL

About The Position

In partnership with the health services team, the Memory Care Caregiver assists residents in Memory Care with care, engagement, and dining as assigned by the Enliven Director or designee. The role follows SRG’s person-centered care and Genuine Hospitality philosophy, provides high-quality resident care, and helps maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment. The caregiver documents care, communicates resident updates and shift information, and responds to resident needs and emergencies in accordance with community policies and procedures.

Requirements

CNA certification or experience as a caregiver.
High school diploma or GED.
First Aid and CPR certification.
Experience with Yardi, eMAR, Schedule Pop, ADP, or other relevant platforms.

Responsibilities

Adhere to and convey SRG’s philosophy of person-centered care and Genuine Hospitality.
Maintain a professional appearance and manner, wear the required name tag and uniform, and follow the SRG cell phone policy.
Report to work on time and as scheduled; receive and review shift reports and care assignments before providing resident care.
Complete incident reports when needed.
Sign out and carry assigned equipment, such as a radio, tablet, and keys, at the start of the shift.
Document care in CareStream in accordance with policies and procedures, and provide and document shift handoff information before leaving.
Respond promptly to resident call lights, doors, and alarms.
Assist residents with activities of daily living while encouraging self-care to the extent possible.
Assist with meals, housekeeping, and laundry as needed, requested, or assigned.
Set up the dining room, serve food, and clean the dining and kitchen areas.
Conduct assigned engagement and encourage and assist residents with individual and group activities.
Maintain a clean, neat, comfortable, and safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
Provide high-quality resident care and recommend ways to improve quality.
Observe changes in residents’ physical or mental status and communicate them to the Enliven Director, LVN/LPN, or manager on duty.
Respond promptly to emergencies involving residents, staff, or visitors and follow applicable policies and procedures.
Follow infection-control policies and procedures.
Know and follow fire, missing-person, and other emergency procedures detailed in community plans.
Maintain appropriate confidentiality of resident and family information.
Attend and participate in training and team meetings as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.