Provide specialized personal care and therapeutic programming for residents with Alzheimer's and related dementias to support their dignity and independence. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, administering medications, and documenting resident health status.
Requirements summary
Candidates should have completed a certified nursing assistant course or have equivalent training and experience. Current state-required certifications, including CPR and First Aid, are mandatory.
Range: $21.00 - $24.00 HourlyIf you have been looking for a career that loves you back... This is the one! LCB Senior Living is hiring Memory Care Caregivers at The Residence at Shelburne Bay. Apply today for immediate consideration! **FULL-TIME - Evening Shifts Available*
Wage band: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour based on years of experience!
What We Offer
Full-Time Associates: Great benefits starting from Day One! Health Vision Dental 401k Paid Time Off Holiday Pay Part-Time Associates (24- 29 hours): Paid Time Off Holiday Pay Work with an Amazing Team! Possibility for tuition reimbursement Rewarding role working with seniors SUMMARY: Reflections RCA shall provide the special services and care as designed by the Habilitative curriculum required by individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, including personal care, therapeutic programming, safety and emotional support in a manner that supports the dignity, independence, choice and individuality of each resident. The duties of Resident Care Associate include delivery of services as written on the approved service plan for each Resident. QUALIFICATION STANDARDS: (These qualifications meet or exceed NH, MA, CT and RI State specific requirements.) a. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to use computer for documenting services provided. Shall be fluent in the ability to communicate in the English language, both oral and written. b.
Education
Completed the course for certified nursing assistant or have equivalent training or experience as required by State Regulation. CPR and First Aide training as mandated by the State employed. c.
Experience
Prior experience providing direct care or the equivalent in training preferred. Experience in caring for seniors with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of Dementia is preferred. d.
Certificates/Licenses: Current license/certification as required by State Regulation. Additionally, must maintain required certification and to provide copies of the documentation to the Resident Care Director or designee. e.
Computer
Skills: Demonstrates computer literacy and familiarity with office software, including but not limited to word processing or demonstrate the ability to learn data input.
LCBs
Non-Discrimination
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Tuition Reimbursement
Policy: LCB, including its managed care communities, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Recruitment and employment opportunities at LCB are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job with or without reasonable accommodation. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender status), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This policy to provide equal opportunity encompasses all phases of employment, including recruitment, hiring, selection, job assignment, promotions, transfers, compensation, discipline, termination, layoff, access to benefits and training, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.
Qualifications
Essential
JOB
FUNCTIONS: The essential duties and responsibilities described below are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the basic functions of this position. While every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of the position, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is an essential function of the position. 1. Promote the mission and core values of the Residence and LCB Senior Living to residents, visitors, co- workers and the surrounding community. 2. As an associate you are expected to have an active role in growing community occupancy by representing and interacting positively with potential residents, family members and professionals. 3. Prior to being assigned regular duties, each Resident Care Associate shall successfully complete the community's and any state required orientation training program. 4. Assisting residents with medications according to State Regulations and LCB Policies and Procedures. Making the required record entries at appropriate times, and making the appropriate notifications to the nurse concerning medications. 5. Actively engage residents in meaningful interactions and experiences Provides assistance, encouragement, and restorative interventions, as needed, for residents to be as independent as possible in their activities of daily living including and not limited to: bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, assist in dining, and mobility. Takes initiative in engaging in group and individual engagement. 6. Monitors for changes in resident needs, preferences and health status. Reports/documents any noticed changes at once to the RN or designee. 7. Assisting Residents with clothing and laundry needs as per the service plan. 8. Assisting Residents in going to bed at night, when necessary. 9. Assisting Residents with keeping their units neat, clean and orderly. 10. Answering emergency calls and attending to the Residents needs promptly. 11. All Resident Care Associates are required to participate in the communitys regularly scheduled in-service training programs. Upon request of the Resident Care Director, Resident Care Associates shall participate in specialized staff training programs and mandatory education requirements dictated by State Regulations. 12. Assists with escorting residents to meals and engagement as needed or directed. 13. Documents both scheduled and unscheduled service that are provided, including incidents, behaviors, and out of the ordinary events, including a residents refusal of services. Inputs information in to the community computer tracking system regarding services provided to residents. 14. Initiates, conducts and facilitates programming, including Habilitative / therapeutic groups and individual interaction, that offer cognitive stimulation, socialization, physical activity and spiritual connection. 15. Demonstrates Habilitative/therapeutic/Engagement conversation and redirection conversation with residents, offering appropriate cues. 16. Ability to manage difficult resident behaviors. 17. Other duties as requested.
