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Care Associate - Memory Care MC & AL Overnight 10pm-6am

Senior Lifestyle · Oak Brook, IL · 3 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time

About the Role

We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART: Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. In this role, you will provide assistance to residents in the Memory Care Program with their activities of daily living, enabling them to lead a quality life while maintaining their dignity.

Responsibilities

  • Provide kind, caring, and consistent companionship and support to residents.
  • Assist, encourage, and provide restorative interventions, as needed, for Memory Care residents to be as independent as possible in their activities of daily living, including but not limited to: bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and mobility.
  • Participate in and lead one-on-one and group activities.
  • Serve residents during mealtime, assist with memory care laundry, and perform basic housekeeping within the memory care neighborhood.
  • Ensure resident, family, and employee concerns receive timely response and follow-up to provide a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward all residents, visitors, and co-workers.

Requirements

  • Experience working with seniors with dementia, including participation in activities, is preferred.
  • Acceptable proficiency in English to perform job duties, communicate with supervisors and other employees, and respond to emergency situations.
  • CNA or CHHA license may be required depending on the state.
  • Basic computer skills with proficiency in Outlook, Excel, and Word.
  • Compassionate, kind, engaging, and helpful personality.
  • Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs (government requirements or exclusions may apply).

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.
  • Short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off.
  • Access to DailyPay, an application that allows you to access earned but unpaid wages before your next payday.

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