Job Title: Assisted Living or Memory Care Attendant

Field or Corporate: Field

Department: Assisted Living Or Memory Care

Title of Supervisor/ Manager: Health and Wellness Director or Memory Care Director

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for providing assistance to residents in the Assisted Living or Memory Care Program with their activities of daily living, enabling them to lead a quality life while maintaining their dignity.
This position reports to the Assisted Living Director or the Memory Care Director.

Essential Functions:

• Provide assistance as needed with medication reminders (as applicable), bathing, grooming, dressing, escort service, and other activities of daily living.
• Follow the schedule of resident’s needs set out by supervisor.
• Provide emotional and social support to residents.
• Document daily log of assistance.
• Inform supervisor of any resident issues or concerns.
• Respect and encourage the independence and dignity of the residents.
• Respect residents’ confidentiality.
• Familiar with emergency equipment and procedures.
• Attend all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
• Strive to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of Senior Lifestyle Corporation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:
Level of Formal Education: A High School Diploma or General Education Degree; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Area of Study: General
Years of Experience: 3 years
Type of Experience: Senior care or related field
Language Skills: Clear communication- listening, speaking, reading, and writing including ability to communicate sensitive information with empathy
Technical Competencies: Basic Computer Skills
Skills and Ability:

• Ability to work as part of a team and handle multiple tasks safely and effectively.
• Information Systems:
• Personal Attributes:

High tolerance for working under pressure and handling critical situations in a calm and professional manner Other/Preferred:

Driving Requirements
Does this job require the ability and license to drive an automobile? Yes X No

Is driving an automobile an essential function of this job? Yes X No

Management/Supervisory Authority
Does this job manage or supervise associates? Yes X No

This position requires the individual meet the following requirements:
Brief Description of Work Environment(s):

Physical Activities: This position requires time spent on the following physical activities.

None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3

Stand X

Walk X

Sit X

Use hands to X finger, handle, or feel

Reach with X hands and arms

Climb or X balance

Stoop, kneel, X crouch, or crawl

Talk or hear X

Taste or smell X

Physical Demands: This position required time spent lifting weight or exerting force in the following manner.

None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3

Up to 10 X pounds

Up to 25 X pounds

Up to 50 X pounds

Up to 100 X pounds

More than 100 X pounds

Environmental Vision Requirements: Mental Requirements:
Conditions:

• Indoor/ Close Communication
• Outdoor

• Hazards & Distance Comprehension
• Vibrations

Noise Level: Peripheral Concentration

• Very quiet Depth Perception Mathematics
• Quiet Ability to adjust focus Multi-tasking
• Moderate Organization
• Loud Reasoning & Decision Making
• Very Loud

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Assisted living facility

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Overnight shift
• Rotating weekends

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to pass a State and Federal Background Check
• Are you able to pass a full screen Drug Test

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
• Assisted living: 1 year (Preferred)
• Memory care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person