PART-TIME Memory Care Partner Dementia Caregiver & Activities

Job Description

Part-Time Memory Care Partner – Weekday Daytime HoursMonday–Friday 4–6 Hour Shifts Approximately 20 Hours/WeekThis Is Caregiving-Done Differently.

Looking for meaningful, consistent part-time work that fits into your weekday schedule?

At Full Bloom Memory Care®, we're hiring compassionate, engaging, and dependable Memory Care Partners for part-time weekday schedules in the Evanston area.

This is a caregiver position with a unique focus on companionship, engagement, and activity-based dementia care. While you'll provide supportive caregiving as needed, much of your time will be spent helping clients stay active, engaged, and connected through meaningful activities, conversation, walks, outings, and person-centered experiences.

These part-time opportunities are especially well suited for someone who wants steady, meaningful work of approximately 20 hours per week rather than a traditional 40+ hour caregiving schedule.

Current availability needed:

Monday–Friday

Daytime hours between 7:00 AM–1:00 PM

Consistent 4–6 hour shifts

Approximately 20 hours per week

Evanston and surrounding area

If your favorite part of working with older adults is building relationships, sharing conversation, staying active, and helping someone genuinely enjoy their day, we'd love to meet you.About Full Bloom Memory Care

Full Bloom Memory Care® is dedicated exclusively to supporting older adults living with dementia and memory loss through compassionate, relationship-centered care.

Our philosophy is simple: people living with dementia deserve more than assistance-they deserve meaningful days filled with purpose, connection, dignity, and joy.

That's why our Memory Care Partners do more than complete tasks. We build relationships, create experiences, encourage independence, and help each client remain engaged in the things that matter most to them.What You'll Actually Be Doing

Every day is different because every client is different.

As a Memory Care Partner, you'll combine companionship, meaningful engagement, and supportive caregiving tailored to each client's personality, interests, and abilities.

A typical shift might include:

Sharing coffee and conversation

Going for a neighborhood walk

Playing games, cards, or doing puzzles

Listening to favorite music

Baking, gardening, or doing crafts together

Visiting a senior center, park, or favorite local spot

Encouraging independence with daily routines

Providing supportive caregiving and personal care as needed

Building a genuine relationship through companionship and conversation

We believe meaningful engagement is just as important as the care we provide.Who Thrives in This Role?

You don't need to be someone looking for a traditional full-time caregiving schedule to make an incredible Memory Care Partner.

We're especially interested in people who are looking for consistent, purposeful part-time work and naturally enjoy connecting with others.

You may be a great fit if you:

Genuinely enjoy spending time with older adults

Are warm, conversational, and engaging

Know how to make someone feel comfortable and included

Enjoy walks, games, music, outings, crafts, cooking, or other activities

Are patient and able to adapt when plans change

Naturally encourage independence

Are dependable and value having a consistent weekly schedule

Want meaningful work without needing 40–60 hours per week

We welcome applicants from both traditional and non-traditional backgrounds.

Your experience might come from:

Caregiving or senior living

Memory care

Education or childcare

Social work or psychology

Behavioral health

Recreation or activity programs

Human services

Community or volunteer programs

Youth programs

Hospitality

Theater, music, or the creative arts

Caring for an older family member

For these positions, we're looking beyond a resume. Warmth, reliability, patience, creativity, and the ability to genuinely connect with another person matter tremendously.Why This Part-Time Role Is Different

Many caregiving jobs are designed for caregivers seeking long shifts and 40+ hours every week.

This opportunity isn't.

We're intentionally building a team of Memory Care Partners who want shorter, consistent weekday shifts and meaningful one-on-one relationships with clients.

This could be a great fit if you're looking for approximately 20 hours per week during daytime hours and want your work to have a real purpose.As a Memory Care Partner, You Will:

Build meaningful relationships with clients and families

Provide companionship and emotional support

Create engaging experiences based on each client's interests

Encourage movement, walking, and healthy routines

Lead cognitive, recreational, and enrichment activities

Accompany clients on community outings

Encourage independence with everyday activities

Provide compassionate caregiving and personal care as needed

Communicate with Full Bloom's dementia care team to ensure excellent continuity of careWhy Join Full Bloom Memory Care?

Unlike traditional home care agencies, Full Bloom specializes exclusively in dementia care.

We'll provide specialized training to help you better understand dementia, communicate effectively, respond compassionately, and create meaningful experiences for the people you support.

You'll never be expected to simply "sit" with a client. You'll be encouraged to engage, connect, and make your time together meaningful.What We Offer

Competitive pay: $25.00/hr

Consistent part-time weekday schedules

Approximately 20 hours per week

4–6 hour daytime shifts between 7:00 AM–1:00 PM

Weekly pay

Thoughtful client matching based on personalities, interests, and strengths

Paid hands-on training in memory care and behavioral techniques

Ongoing mentorship and professional development

Opportunities to grow with Full Bloom

Recognition programs celebrating our Memory Care PartnersA Person-Centered Approach That Honors You

Just as we take time to understand every client, we want to understand you-your personality, strengths, interests, and passions.

That allows us to thoughtfully match Memory Care Partners with clients where genuine relationships can develop.

We believe great care starts with supporting great caregivers.Requirements

Consistent weekday availability Monday–Friday between 7:00 AM–1:00 PM

Ability to consistently work approximately 20 hours per week

Reliable transportation to clients in the Evanston area

Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and current auto insurance

High school diploma or GED

Ability to pass a background check and verify eligibility to work in the U.S.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Eligibility to register with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Health Care Worker Registry

Previous professional or personal experience supporting older adults is welcomed, but we also encourage candidates with strong transferable experience to applyMake Your Part-Time Hours Meaningful

Maybe you're not looking for a traditional 40-hour workweek.

Maybe you're looking for consistent weekday hours, meaningful relationships, and work you can genuinely feel good about.

At Full Bloom Memory Care®, a four-hour shift isn't "just a short shift."

It's a walk around the neighborhood. A favorite song. A trip for coffee. A good conversation. A familiar routine. A laugh. And a few hours when someone living with memory loss feels connected, confident, and genuinely engaged.

That's what caregiving looks like at Full Bloom.

If that sounds like the kind of part-time work you've been looking for, we'd love to meet you.

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