Job Description

Primary Role:

A Support Team Member plays an extremely important role at Memory & Company ensuring our Members are comfortable, happy, engaged and well cared.

We work universally as a team and all Support Team Members MUST be comfortable with personal care and leading activities.

Qualifications:

PSW certificate or similar experience 1 year experience working with people who have Alzheimer's or related dementias, acquired brain injury, stroke or Parkinson's Physically fit, can sit, lift 35 lbs., bend and stand for long periods of time Mentally fit to meet the emotional demands of caregiving for people with Memory Loss Possess excellent written and verbal skills for effective communication Passionate about improving the lives of those affected by Memory Loss Comfortable leading large and small group programs Comfortable with all aspects of personal care care in a sensitive, private and respectful manner Comfortable with light housekeeping and dining assistance Creative and enjoys running daily programming Enjoys the universal Support Team approach Keen, reliable, energetic, friendly, approachable Ability to handle multiple priorities effectively Exceptional organizational and time management skills Patient, kind, calm, empathetic and very adaptable to a high paced environment
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Initiating and executing daily programs Making our Members feel very welcome Companionship Greet our Members for hand to hand service, and assist them with getting comfortable Assisting Members with toileting when necessary Assisting with dining- preparation, serving, feeding assistance, occasional cooking, baking (if a skill), washing dishes, clearing and wiping tables Light housekeeping and laundry to ensure Memory & Company always looks, feels and smells its best Grooming, personal care and bathing of Members when necessary Carrying and using provided electronic devices for communication amongst the Team Follow health and safety requirements and procedures at all times Be a kind, calm, and empathetic support to all our Members and their families Maintain a respectful, open-minded, open-communication environment with all team members Ensuring daily assigned Members have all tasks complete and that they are happy and engaged Address concerns when they arise with the appropriate leaders Ensure the safety of our Members at all times by conducting regular checks and counts of our Members Ensure our Members are well fed, and hydrated at all times Maintain the dignity of our Members at all times Other duties as requested from time to time by the Memory & Company Leadership team
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Extended health care
Experience:

Dementia Care: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

PSW certificate or Similar Qualifications or Experience (required)
Work Location: In person