The posting
Caregiver
Type: Full-Time Schedule: Day shift (6:00 AM - 2:00PM), Thursday-Monday 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
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