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Memory Care Partner | Full Bloom Memory Care®
At Full Bloom Memory Care® , we specialize exclusively in supporting older adults living with dementia and memory loss through compassionate, person-centered care.
Our philosophy is simple: people living with dementia deserve meaningful days filled with purpose, connection, dignity, and joy.
This caregiver role emphasizes activity-based dementia care. Along with providing supportive caregiving and personal care as needed, you'll help clients stay active, engaged, and connected through conversation, creative activities, and community outings.
If you enjoy building relationships, encouraging independence, and helping someone enjoy their day, we'd love to meet you.
What You'll Do
As a Memory Care Partner, you'll tailor each day to your client's personality, interests, and abilities. Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading activities such as games, puzzles, music, baking, gardening, and crafts
- Encouraging movement through walks and healthy daily routines
- Accompanying clients to senior centers, parks, and community outings
- Providing companionship and emotional support
- Supporting independence while assisting with daily routines and personal care as needed
- Building relationships with clients and families
- Communicating with our dementia care team to support continuity of care
Engagement is a central part of this position. You should feel comfortable initiating activities, encouraging participation, and adapting your approach to each client's needs.
Who Thrives in This Role
The best Memory Care Partners are patient, dependable caregivers who also enjoy connecting with others. They naturally enjoy:
- Building meaningful relationships and keeping conversations going
- Finding creative ways to engage others
- Encouraging participation and independence
- Staying active throughout the workday
- Remaining positive, patient, and adaptable
- Helping people feel confident, included, and successful
We welcome both traditional caregivers and applicants with experience in:
- Memory care, home care, or senior living
- Social work, psychology, or human services
- Behavioral health, autism support, or behavioral intervention
- Education, early childhood care, or youth development
- Recreation, enrichment programs, or community outreach
- Theater, improv, music, or creative arts
Professional and family caregiving experience are welcome.
Why Join Full Bloom?
You'll receive specialized dementia care training, ongoing mentorship, and support in responding compassionately to behaviors and creating engaging experiences.
We also take time to understand your personality, interests, and strengths so we can thoughtfully match you with clients where meaningful relationships can develop.
We believe great care starts with supporting great caregivers.
What We Offer
- $25.00/hour+ for experienced Memory Care Partners
- Consistent full-time schedules with 8–12 hour shifts
- Weekly pay
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Paid hands-on training in memory care and behavioral techniques ($16.60/hour training rate)
- Ongoing mentorship and professional development
- Career advancement opportunities
- Recognition programs celebrating our Memory Care Partners
Requirements
- Six months of experience in dementia care, caregiving, education, behavioral health, recreation, or a related field preferred; professional or family experience welcome
- Reliable availability for a consistent weekly schedule, such as Tuesday–Saturday or Sunday–Thursday
- Availability to work one recurring weekend day
- Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and current auto insurance
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to pass a background check and verify eligibility to work in the U.S.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Eligibility to register with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Health Care Worker Registry
Helpful Qualifications
- Training in Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care® (PAC)
- Experience leading activities, enrichment programs, or community outings
- An interest in deepening your dementia care skills and growing with Full Bloom
Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day
Bring your compassion and creativity to a role where you can help someone living with dementia experience joy, confidence, and belonging.
Apply today and discover why caregiving at Full Bloom is different.
From Full Bloom Memory Care's job posting, checked Oct 24, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Full Bloom Memory Care hires caregivers in Lake Forest, Illinois.
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