Memory Care/CNA

Job Summary

Join our compassionate team as a Memory Care/CNA, where your dedication to providing exceptional care makes a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with memory impairments, including Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. In this vital role, you will deliver personalized assistance, ensure patient safety, and promote patient dignity in a supportive, engaging environment. Your enthusiasm and attention to detail will help create a warm, secure space where residents feel valued and cared for every day. This paid position offers an opportunity to develop your skills in senior care, memory support, and clinical procedures within a dynamic healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct personal care to residents with memory impairments, including assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support using equipment like Hoyer lifts and manual handling techniques.
• Monitor residents’ health status by observing vital signs, recognizing changes in condition, and reporting findings accurately using electronic health record (EHR) systems while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
• Implement individualized care plans tailored to each resident’s needs, including medication administration and specialized dementia or Alzheimer’s care strategies.
• Ensure a safe environment by practicing aseptic techniques during procedures such as catheter care and infection control protocols; assist with safe lifting practices and heavy lifting when necessary.
• Engage residents through meaningful activities that promote cognitive function and emotional well-being while fostering social interaction in accordance with their preferences.
• Document all care activities thoroughly in medical records or electronic health records (EHR), ensuring accuracy and compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams—including nursing staff, therapists, and physicians—to deliver compreh...