Resident Care Associate - Signature Services in Yarmouth, ME at Benchmark Senior Living

Job Description

Bay Square at Yarmouth is seeking caring and compassionate Resident Care Associates for our Signature Services program. Your primary focus will be to provide 1-on-1 care and companionship to our residents in a home like setting.  As a Signature Services Resident Care Associate, you will provide our residents and families with a quality, differentiated experience by establishing and maintaining a beneficial and caring relationship.

If you have a strong passion for helping others and take pride in what you do and are looking for a great company who shares your vision, than this is the ideal opportunity for you!

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting residents with maintaining their daily hygiene, light housekeeping and assisting with meals
• Provides companionship by reading, conversation and listening
• Participates in appropriate recreational activities and hobbies for social and sensory stimulation
• Assists the resident with necessary phone calls, letter writing, computer operation, etc.
• Maintains a safe environment within the resident’s apartment
• Accompanies the resident on walks, community trips, doctor’s office visits, bank, etc.
• Demonstrates understanding of the emotional stress of having an aged loved one by responding professionally and sensitively to the family’s needs
• Provides emotional support and promotes a sense of well-being
• Delivers a differentiated experience in a friendly, helpful, and courteous manner with resident and family satisfaction as a priority
• Effectively communicates with residents, families and friends of resident
• Demonstrates an understanding of the resident’s history, interests, physical and cognitive abilities to help provide a successful living experience