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Reminiscence Care Manager / Care Provider

 Sunrise Senior Living
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Location: IL - Wilmette Job Type: Health Care
Nurse
Other
Base Pay: $10.00 /Hour Required Education: Not Specified
Bonus: Required Experience: At least 1 year(s)
Other: Required Travel: None
Employee Type: Part-Time Relocation Covered: No
Industry Healthcare - Health Services, Managed Care

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Description

Do you love working with seniors and caring for others in a home like environment? Working in a warm, inviting setting, committed to helping others, you will understand why our residents feel right at home and our team members feel the same way.  At Sunrise Senior Living we specialize in the care of residents with Alzheimer’s disease. We refer to the place where we care for these residents as our “Reminiscence Neighborhood". There are many special features of this care environment that are intended to create pleasant days for the residents who live there.  As a part of this organization, you will find opportunities that provide more than just a job. Sunrise is a place where personal and professional growth is an integral part of your career experience.

Responsibilities:
As a designated care provider at Sunrise working in our “Reminiscence Neighborhood" with residents with Alzheimer’s disease, you will be at the center of what we do best, caring for the residents of our communities.

  • You will build meaningful relationships with a specified number of seniors and their families as you provide assistance with activities of daily living, attend to individual care needs and get to know their unique preferences and personalities.
  • Schedule and ensuring completion of daily service assignments
  • Incorporates the concept of ‘Creating Pleasant Days’ into the resident’s daily routine
  • Integrates the individual resident’s life skills into their daily routine
  • Blends a variety of multi-sensory experiences into the resident’s day
  • Actively participates in letter writing with the residents and their families
  • Notifies management of changes in condition and recommend adjustments in the level of care and service.

****This position is for the overnight shift only; 11:00 pm to 7:15 am****
Requirements

Reminiscence Care Manager requirements:

  • ·A dedicated and passion to serving seniors with excellent customer service skills
  • Positive attitude, the flexibility to perform various duties in service to the residents and the ability to work in a team environment are keys to success.
  • High School diploma / GED accepted and may be required per state regulations
  • Previous experience working with seniors preferred and desire to serve and care for seniors
  • Ability to make choices, decisions and act in the resident’s best interest
  • Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication and a level of understanding
  • Competent in organizational, time management skills
  • Ability to work weekends and a flexible schedule.

 

Join the journey and hear the stories of the residents and team members in this important and rewarding role.