Memory Care Associate

Job Description

The Memory Care Care Associate provides compassionate, person-centered care and support to residents living with dementia and other cognitive impairments. The Care Associate is responsible for assisting residents with activities of daily living while promoting dignity, independence, safety, and quality of life.

The ideal candidate demonstrates patience, empathy, professionalism, and a genuine desire to build meaningful relationships with residents and their families. The Care Associate works as part of the Memory Care team to create a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment tailored to each resident's individual needs.

• Provide appropriate support to residents experiencing memory loss, confusion, anxiety, or behavioral changes.
• Use effective dementia-care approaches, including redirection, reassurance, validation, and positive engagement.
• Maintain a calm and supportive approach when residents become confused, upset, or resistant to care.
• Observe residents for changes in behavior, mood, appetite, mobility, skin condition, or overall well-being and promptly report concerns.
• Support residents in maintaining familiar routines and meaningful daily activities.

• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and comfortable resident environment.
• Follow all community safety procedures, emergency procedures, infection-control practices, and fall-prevention protocols.
• Monitor residents and report safety concerns, accidents, incidents, or unusual behaviors immediately.
• Follow appropriate procedures regarding wandering, elopement risk, and other safety concerns.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and employee information.

At The 501, we believe in treating our residents like family and supporting our employees like valued members of our community. We encourage teamwork, professional growth, meaningful relationships, and a culture where employees can bring their talents, personality, and passion to work every day.

At The 501, we believe in treating our residents like family and supporting our employees like valued members of our community. We encourage teamwork, professional growth, meaningful relationships, and a culture where employees can bring their talents, personality, and passion to work every day.