Memory Care Caregiver

The Memory Care Direct Caregiver is primarily responsible for providing best-in-class resident care and support and facilitate a positive physical, social, emotional and spiritual environment for residents.

Key responsibilities include

• Assist residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, escorting, medication supervision and other functions designated in the resident’s plan of care.
• Complete tasks, as directed, including taking and recording temperature, pulse, and respiration, and monthly weights and blood pressures; document in the resident’s chart using approved charting criteria.
• Respond to residents’ family’s questions, concerns and requests in a timely manner.
• Report immediately to supervisor, and/or family, all accidents or incidents; record necessary information on appropriate forms and render immediate first aid.
• Assist with admission, transfer and discharge of residents as directed.
• Understand and comply with Universal Precautions, following infection control standards for the community, hazardous waste policies and all safety rules.
• Ensure cleanliness of resident rooms and all areas of the community.
• Maintain safety and security of the residents by making scheduled rounds on designated shift.