734-707-4039 8064 Carpenter Rd. Ypsilanti, MI
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Who Is Memory Lane?

Memory Lane is revolutionary dementia care company that is radically changing the way care is provided and staff are treated. We are a passionate team using three closely located homes in Ypsilanti that contain 6 bedrooms each. Our staff provides quality and loving care, engage residents in daily activities while maintaining a family atmosphere with eating meals together.

One of the most important aspects of our care philosophy, is our staffing ratios. We always maintain 1 staff per 3 residents. That allows our residents to receive the attention and care they deserve while giving our caregivers time to create relationships with our residents and not feel rushed.

Do you want to change lives, be appreciated, have your voice heard while have fun doing care giving for our special residents? Then Memory Lane is the place for you!

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Why Memory Lane? Let's Start with the Basics.

We are not just hiring; we are recruiting for revolution. Working to solve what causes the turnover problem in senior living. Issues like low pay, lack of respect from leaders, and poor culture.

Comparison Table: Traditional Senior Living vs. Memory Lane
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Compensation

Average Ann Arbor Senior Living Wages:

  • Caregiver $14.16

Average Memory Lane Wages:

  • $16.00-17.50 average +yearly raises.
  • Referral bonus (for employee or resident referrals)
  • Management opportunities for increased wages.
Benefits
  • Healthcare
Staffing

Average staff to resident ratio:

  • 1 to 10

Memory Lane average staff to resident ratio:

  • 1 to 3 (so you can take your time providing care as well as have time to engage in activities to create a relationship with the residents who truly become your family)
Training
  • State required in-services and training during 1st week, sometimes.
  • No experience is required, and we provide paid intensive dementia care training prior to working.
  • Provides continued monthly training on elder care and dementia care.
Scheduling
  • Set schedules, less flexibility.
  • Typically, 24+ hours per week required.
  • Regularly mandates staff to work overtime.
  • Regularly has staff shortages (causing low staff to resident ratio) due to understaffing or attendance issues.
  • 16 hour minimum required.
  • Flexible schedules, especially for school, to accommodate for school, childcare, or other responsibilities.
  • Never mandates the staff to work over.
  • Provides internship and field work opportunities for social work, recreational therapy, and healthcare administration.
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Our Care Team Best in Dementia Care

At Memory Lane, we are solely focused on dementia care. It’s our purpose and our passion. The true heart of our home is maintaining a compassionate team. Though we are always looking for just the right passionate individual, we do focus on heath care students studying in the following areas:

  • Recreational Therapy
  • Social Work
  • PT/ OT/ Exercise Science
  • Psychology
  • Pre-Med
  • Nursing
  • Aging/ Gerontology/ Neurology
  • Health Care Administration
  • Dietetics

We do NOT require that you have previous experience working in dementia care, and will provide all the training necessary to make you successful andcomfortable. We are looking for those with a passion for serving others, enjoy working with an amazing team, and live with integrity and excellence.

caregiver and patient in circular frame 1 to 3 Staff Per Resident, 24/7 Support

Application Process

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We carefully screen our applicants to find the right fit for our residents and team. This includes the following:

  • Must submit a resume via email or right on our website
  • Pass Background Check
  • Produce a Negative Drug Test (does not include marijuana screening).
  • Must have the COVID Vaccine (required for all employees).
  • Work reference check (for students with limited work experience this can include coaches, teachers, professors, volunteer opportunities, etc.)
  • Caregiver Personality Screening (this gives an insight to your morals, values, and overall character to see how they align with being a caregiver for our residents and helps you see if you are a match with the values of our company).

If you would like to be a part of an amazing team that provides loving dementia care in the comfort of a home environment, then please submit your resume below today!

Job Opportunities

Can't wait to be a caregiver? Apply today to become a part of our team and help us in our mission to provide exceptional care for those with Dementia.