Caregiver - Avamere at Chestnut Lane / Gresham, OR
- Full-time, Part-time
Description: Caregiver Type: Full-Time & Part-Time available! Schedule: Full-time day shift (6:00 AM - 2:00PM), Thursday-Monday.
Part-time schedule varies. Wage: $22.28-$29.07/hr DOE Attendance bonus: The perfect attendance bonus in a pay period will be $100.00 for a full-time employee and $75.00 for a part-time employee. Location: Avamere at Chestnut Lane - 1219 NE 6th St., Gresham, OR 97030 Avamere at Chestnut Lane is a Deaf and DeafBlind Community. The ideal candidate will be someone proficient in ASL or willing to learn. Apply at www.TeamAvamere.com Job Summary The caregiver's duties encompass a wide range of tasks, including assisting with activities of daily living, emotional support, housekeeping, and ensuring the resident's safety and well-being. Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): * Personal Hygiene: Helping with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting. * Mobility Assistance: Supporting residents with walking, transferring, and using mobility aids. * Meal Preparation: Assisting with setting up meals, cutting up food if needed, and removing trays from rooms. Emotional Support and Companionship: * Providing Emotional Support: Offering empathy, listening to residents, and providing encouragement. * Companionship: Engaging in conversations, activities, and social interactions to combat loneliness and isolation. Housekeeping: * Maintaining a clean and safe environment, including laundry, cleaning, and tidying up. Health Monitoring and Medical Advocacy: * Observing residents for changes in health, reporting concerns to medical professionals, and monitoring vital signs. Other: * Answer resident calls for assistance timely. * Maintain a clean, comfortable, and safe work environment for residents, staff, and visitors. * Maintain confidentiality of resident information. * Maintain a safe work environment.
Report safety concerns in the resident apartments to the supervisor. * Assists with the orientation of new residents and staff when assigned. * Perform other duties as assigned by the manager or supervisor. Requirements: Requirements and Qualifications * Prefer experience as a Caregiver in a Memory Care Unit and or Assisted Living Facility. * Must have the ability to obtain and maintain active CPR/First Aid Certification during employment. * Must have the ability to obtain a Food Handler's Card. * Experience in electronic medical records documentation. * Must be 18 years or older. * Friendly, attentive, and professional demeanor with residents and guests. * A genuine desire to improve the quality of life for seniors. * Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment. Benefits: We believe caring for others starts with caring for our own teams.
Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind-so you can focus on making a difference every day. * Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
Low individual and family deductible.
- Benefits eligible at 30+ hours/week. * 401(k) Retirement Plan with discretionary employer match * Paid Time Off (PTO) and Premium Pay for Holidays worked, conditions apply * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Canopy: Free, confidential support for mental health, stress, family needs & work/life balance * Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account) * Voluntary & Supplemental Insurance Options: Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, plus Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Services. * 5% ASL Proficiency Bonus upon testing evaluation The company reserves the right to revise the duties set forth in this job description at its discretion. This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement with SEIU 503 Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify #ACL1