Memory Care Aide $18-21 7p-7a (Full Time)
About The Position
Arrow Senior Living is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Memory Care Support Partner to join our team at Cedar Trails in Freeburg, Illinois. This full-time position offers a starting wage of $18.00-$21.00 per hour. As a Memory Care Support Partner, you will be an "Advocate of Empathy," creating human connections with residents during their vulnerable moments. You will also be a "Patient Observer," understanding residents' interests and abilities to create engagement plans, and a "Master of the Mise en Scène," responsible for setting the stage for a successful day by preparing environments for meals, events, and resident routines. You will act as a "Life Partner," assisting residents with all facets of their daily lives from waking to sleep, and be responsible for documenting resident care and changes in condition. Additionally, you will assist with the orientation of new team members in memory care neighborhoods.
Requirements
- Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
- High school diploma, or equivalent.
- Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in English with residents.
- Positive and energetic attitude.
- Computer skills to be able to print documents and enter information about residents.
- Must be active as this role requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping all day.
- Ability to frequently lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to assist residents with sitting, standing and walking, as well as assisting persons after a fall.
- Must be criminally cleared.
Responsibilities
- Be an "Advocate of Empathy:" Be responsible for understanding the importance of empathy. It will be your job to create human connection with residents during their most vulnerable moments.
- Be a "Patient Observer." Discover residents’ interests, abilities, and what makes each resident who they are. Collaborate to create appropriate engagement plans and implement strategies with patience to ensure success.
- Be a "Master of the Mise en Scène." The French expression used to describe the art of creating a story through the physical environment, ‘mise en scène’ means being responsible for setting the stage for a successful day. From preparing your dining room for breakfast to setting up the library for an event, to preparing the resident’s room for their nighttime routine, you are the guide through the resident’s experience.
- Be a "Life Partner." Partnering with residents to achieve all facets of daily life from the moment they wake to the moment they go to sleep.
- Be excellent at documenting resident care and changes in condition
- Assist with orientation of team members assigned to memory care neighborhoods.
Benefits
- Company Match 401(k) with 100% match up to the first 3% and fully vested upon enrollment.
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance (1st of the month following 60 days of employment-Full Time)
- Disability insurance (Full Time)
- Shift differential for night and weekend shifts.
- Employee assistance program
- Weekly Employee Recognition Program
- Life insurance (Full Time)
- Paid time off (Full Time employees accrue up to 115 hours each year and Part Time accrue up to 30 hours each year)
- Tuition Reimbursement (after 90 days for FT AND PT employees)
- Employee Referral Program (FT, PT, and PRN)
- Complimentary meal each shift (FT, PT, and PRN)
- Daily Pay Option
- Direct Deposit
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
