Memory Care Aide
JOB SUMMARY The Memory Care Aide assists the Memory Care Assistant Director in providing a holistic, therapeutic, person-centered Memory Care Program on the Memory Care UnitThe Memory Care Aide will achieve and maintain the highest quality of life for each resident with a diagnosis of a disease that causes dementia residing in or under the care of the facilityAdditionally, the Memory Care Aide will continuously provide the evidenced-based, therapeutic programs and activities that the memory care residents engage in dailyQUALIFICATIONS Hold a high school diploma or equivalentHave at least one year of experience in the healthcare field either working or volunteeringHave at least three months of experience engaging with persons with Alzheimer's disease and other dementiasMust have the sincere desire to work with the memory care populationHave confidence to effectively express the Memory Care Program to the community, other health care professionals, outside professional organizations, senior services, any other provider or professional in the community and potential families and residentsPossess confidence and the ability to apply that knowledge to deal effectively with this populationHave the willingness to continuously learn about the disease process of dementiaPossess the ability to utilize therapeutic approaches effective with the dementia population on an ongoing basisHave the ability to make independent decisions in the best interest of residents, staff, and familiesPossess the qualities of empathy, compassion, understanding, enthusiasm, and humor in order to effectively interact with residents, families, and staffUnderstand and be able to manage emotional needs of yourselfHave knowledge and the ability to deliver effective memory care programming on the unitMust possess a valid driver's license and have the willingness to drive the Alden bus for outings, etc.
; and Must be able to read, write and speak in EnglishPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workdayMust function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, family members, personnel, and supportMust be in good healthMust be able to relate and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile peopleMust be able to handle the emotional complexities of the disease process of dementia and end-of life experiencesMay be required to lift equipment, supplies, and occasionally move furniture; and Is aware of being subjected to exposure of infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc.
, including exposure to HIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis B virusESSENTIAL DUTIES Commit to continued growth as a knowledgeable and experienced healthcare provider in the area of Alzheimer's dementia and other diseases that cause dementiaCommit to obtaining at least 12 hours of continual education annually for self, including the required 16 hours of orientation training and any other ongoing dementia care specific trainings for direct care staffAssist in conducting initial and all on-going comprehensive activity assessments and MDS/CAA assessments, including, but not limited to, the following areas:
social, spiritual, level of functioning, communication, activity/leisure, amongst othersThe information gathered will be used to create a holistic, therapeutic, person-centered memory care programAssess, create, implement, and maintain any communication needs of residents, such as language services, communication boards, assistive devices, etcEducate residents, family and staff utilizing these mechanisms to provide ample communicationBecome knowledgeable of each individual resident's background, life history, disease, medical and behavioral care needs, and preferences in detail to develop and ensure an appropriate person-centered plan of careAssist in providing a therapeutic, person-centered memory care activity program that constantly strives to enhance the quality of life of each resident, meets the Memory Care Program Mission and Philosophy, and upholds the Memory Care policies and procedures and all state and federal standardsProvide both group and 1:
1 activity programmingComplete all required activity participation documentationEncourage family involvement through volunteering and visitationParticipate in monthly Family Council Meetings as appropriateFollow-up timely on any concerns brought forthProvide a clean, safe, non-hazardous unit for the residents and staffAssist in providing an individualized symptom management tracking system as needed per resident, including development and maintenance of individualized, non-pharmacological interventions implementedAssist in providing psycho-social programming in conjunction with the Memory Care group and 1:
1 programming, as assessed as appropriate for residentsAssist with involvement in Accidents and Incidents process, in conjunction with the inter-disciplinary team to determine root cause, develop processes, and/or develop care plans that will decrease accident/incident occurrencesComplete all required documentationMaintain all program policies and procedures and state and federal regulationsProvide feedback to the Memory Care Director for monitoring achievement of the facility and Memory Care Program goals through a team approachBe flexible to meet the change in residents' needsWe need to adapt to their needs rather than expecting them to adapt to our needsProvide emotional, caring support to residents, families, and the inter-disciplinary teamPerform other duties as assigned.
Recommended Skills Assessments Caring For People With Dementia Friendliness Furnishing Hardworking And Dedicated Language Services Apply to this job.
Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
; and Must be able to read, write and speak in EnglishPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workdayMust function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, family members, personnel, and supportMust be in good healthMust be able to relate and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile peopleMust be able to handle the emotional complexities of the disease process of dementia and end-of life experiencesMay be required to lift equipment, supplies, and occasionally move furniture; and Is aware of being subjected to exposure of infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc.
, including exposure to HIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis B virusESSENTIAL DUTIES Commit to continued growth as a knowledgeable and experienced healthcare provider in the area of Alzheimer's dementia and other diseases that cause dementiaCommit to obtaining at least 12 hours of continual education annually for self, including the required 16 hours of orientation training and any other ongoing dementia care specific trainings for direct care staffAssist in conducting initial and all on-going comprehensive activity assessments and MDS/CAA assessments, including, but not limited to, the following areas:
social, spiritual, level of functioning, communication, activity/leisure, amongst othersThe information gathered will be used to create a holistic, therapeutic, person-centered memory care programAssess, create, implement, and maintain any communication needs of residents, such as language services, communication boards, assistive devices, etcEducate residents, family and staff utilizing these mechanisms to provide ample communicationBecome knowledgeable of each individual resident's background, life history, disease, medical and behavioral care needs, and preferences in detail to develop and ensure an appropriate person-centered plan of careAssist in providing a therapeutic, person-centered memory care activity program that constantly strives to enhance the quality of life of each resident, meets the Memory Care Program Mission and Philosophy, and upholds the Memory Care policies and procedures and all state and federal standardsProvide both group and 1:
1 activity programmingComplete all required activity participation documentationEncourage family involvement through volunteering and visitationParticipate in monthly Family Council Meetings as appropriateFollow-up timely on any concerns brought forthProvide a clean, safe, non-hazardous unit for the residents and staffAssist in providing an individualized symptom management tracking system as needed per resident, including development and maintenance of individualized, non-pharmacological interventions implementedAssist in providing psycho-social programming in conjunction with the Memory Care group and 1:
1 programming, as assessed as appropriate for residentsAssist with involvement in Accidents and Incidents process, in conjunction with the inter-disciplinary team to determine root cause, develop processes, and/or develop care plans that will decrease accident/incident occurrencesComplete all required documentationMaintain all program policies and procedures and state and federal regulationsProvide feedback to the Memory Care Director for monitoring achievement of the facility and Memory Care Program goals through a team approachBe flexible to meet the change in residents' needsWe need to adapt to their needs rather than expecting them to adapt to our needsProvide emotional, caring support to residents, families, and the inter-disciplinary teamPerform other duties as assigned.
Recommended Skills Assessments Caring For People With Dementia Friendliness Furnishing Hardworking And Dedicated Language Services Apply to this job.
Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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