Alzheimer's Caregiver

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Alzheimer's Caregivers to provide exceptional support and assistance for our mother living with Alzheimer’s disease in our home, whom is in mid to late stages. In this vital role, you will deliver personalized care that promotes dignity, safety, and well-being, ensuring she feels valued and comfortable, while also understanding the common day to day hurdles of living with Alzheimer’s, that include close monitoring and mild household tasks. Your mellow approach and understanding will help create a nurturing environment for her to thrive while still living in our home. This paid position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the life of someone facing memory challenges while working within a supportive team.

Additionally, we have a one-year-old child in our home, and on occasion we might ask you to watch him while we are both doing errands or working in the house. We have the increase in workload covered in the upper wage range, for those interested in being more than just our mother’s caregiver. This is not an expectation to watch the child during your entire shifts, but when we need the additional support.

Responsibilities as a Caregiver

• Assist our mother with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), which currently she is independent and can handle bathing, clothing, and mobility herself. However, as the ailment deteriorates, those will need to be handled, as well.
• Monitor and record any changes in health and report changes to our family.
• Work together with us and implement our personalized care plan tailored to her needs, preferences, and abilities.
• Do medication reminders two times a day, which are prepared for her son on a monthly basis, you just need to hand her the pill containers in the AM and PM and ensure she takes her meds.
• Engage her with meaningful activities designed for memory care and cognitive stimulation, which include getting her out of the house to grab food, shop or find fun entertainment like going to the park, walks around the property, going to a museum, etc.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment by assisting with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and overall sanitation.
• Communicate effectively with residents’ family members and additional caregivers to ensure coordinated care.
• Follow all resident rights policies and uphold dignity in every interaction.

Requirements

• Prior experience in assisted living, nursing homes, or residential care homes preferred.
• Knowledge of Alzheimer’s care, dementia management, and memory care strategies.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or cognitive impairments is highly valued.
• Certification in CPR and First Aid is required; ongoing training encouraged and will be covered by us.
• Have your own transportation and transport her when needed for community outings or appointments.
• Physical ability to perform heavy lifting and assist with resident transfers safely, which is not needed yet, but may be necessary in the coming years.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to connect empathetically with residents and their families.
• Commitment to respecting residents’ rights, privacy, and individual preferences.

Join us as an Alzheimer's Caregiver to provide compassionate support that enhances quality of life for our mother. Your dedication will help foster a warm, respectful environment so she can live her life with monitored independence in our home. We value your expertise in senior care, geriatrics, and home & community care settings—your skills will truly make a difference!

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off

Experience

* Alzheimers/Dementia Caregiving: 4 years (Required)

Location

* Salem, OR 97304 (Preferred)

Shift availability

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute

* Salem, OR 97304 (Required)

Work Location: In person