Memory Care Caregiver

Atria Senior Living is hiring a Memory Care Caregiver for its Walnut Creek, California community. This full-time, on-site position puts you in close contact with residents who rely on memory care support, helping with daily tasks and offering companionship in a calm, respectful setting. The role is well suited to someone who enjoys working with older adults and making a tangible difference in their day-to-day lives.

The company behind a family of senior living brands focuses on workplaces where employees can grow while residents feel at home. The package goes beyond a paycheck, with benefits that include paid holidays and PTO, and rewards tied to long-term service. Full-time staff may receive anniversary rewards starting at $500, and there’s an Annual Scores Reward of $500 for full-time teammates or $250 for part-time colleagues based on community survey results. The benefits bundle also covers Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, plus a 401(k) with employer matching and tuition reimbursement for US-based communities. Enrollment in benefits varies by employee classification, and anniversary rewards can differ by location. Atria’s approach supports a healthy work-life balance and opportunities for advancement, with the company committed to equal opportunity employment.

If you’re looking for a frontline role that values care and integrity, this would be a good fit. Atria describes a supportive environment where you can grow and build a long-term career while helping residents thrive in their homes.

Caregiving in a Walnut Creek memory care community

In this role you’ll help residents with mobility and routine daily tasks, including housekeeping, bathing, grooming, and other personal care activities that keep them comfortable and safe. You’ll do this alongside a team of caregivers to ensure continuity of care and a warm, dignified atmosphere for every resident. On-the-job training is provided, and there are clear pathways for advancement as you gain experience and confidence in your responsibilities. Ethical conduct and practical problem-solving are part of everyday decisions, guiding how you respond to needs and changes in residents’ conditions.

Starting out in memory care

• Be ready to work on-site in Walnut Creek, California, in a full-time capacity
• Be comfortable assisting residents with mobility and daily living activities
• Be open to learning and growing through on-the-job training

Pay, perks and practical details

The role pays between $19.00 and $22.80 per hour, with the exact rate tied to prior work history and experience.

A comprehensive benefits package is available, including paid holidays and PTO, Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, plus a Retirement Savings Plan with an employer match and tuition reimbursement for US-based communities.

Full-time employment may come with anniversary rewards starting at $500, dependent on classification and location, along with an Annual Scores Reward of $500 for full-time staff or $250 for part-time staff based on community survey results. Enrollment in benefits varies by employee classification, and the timing and amounts of rewards can vary by location.

Tips for your application

Your resume should lead with your readiness to take on a full-time, on-site memory care role in Walnut Creek, and clearly note that no prior experience is required because training will be provided. If you have any related experience, caregiving, customer service, or teamwork, highlight it to show you can support residents and collaborate with colleagues, even if it isn’t strictly medical work.

To prove you’re a fit for the must-haves, emphasize your comfort with assisting residents with mobility and daily living tasks, and mention your openness to on-the-job training and growth within the team. If you have experiences that reflect ethical decision-making or problem-solving in a care or service setting, bring those examples to the forefront.

In interviews, be prepared to discuss how you would approach daily living activities with residents who have memory care needs, as well as how you would contribute to a cooperative team environment and uphold ethical standards in care. You might be asked how you’d handle a scenario requiring patience and respect for residents’ dignity, so think through a calm, compassionate response that mirrors the job’s expectations.

Smart questions to ask include how the on-site training program is structured and what opportunities exist for advancement within the community, as well as how the team supports work-life balance for caregivers who are on long shifts or covering multiple shifts.