Caregiver

Senior living; McMinnville (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A senior living community in McMinnville, Oregon is seeking a Resident Assistant to enhance the lives of residents by providing consistent care. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, engaging residents, and maintaining a clean environment. The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma and experience working with the elderly. This position requires effective communication and the ability to pass necessary tests as required by state regulations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with the elderly preferred.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to perform duties with reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Engage residents in conversation and activities.
• Respond to resident care requests promptly.
• Assist during meal times in the dining room.
• Encourage participation in scheduled activities.
• Maintain cleanliness and tidy resident rooms.
• Assist with resident laundry as needed.

Skills

Assisting residents with daily living activities

Engaging in meaningful conversation

Responding to resident needs

Assisting in meal times

Maintaining cleanliness

Laundry assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Status: PRN Is Remote Position: No PayRate Interval: Hourly Shift: 12 Hour Shifts

Summary:

As a Resident Assistant for our community, you are a key member of an amazing team, enhancing the lives of our residents. By providing consistent and quality care, our caregiving team ensures our residents live meaningful life.

Essential Functions:

• Assists residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, transferring, and mobility
• Engages residents in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance
• Responds to all resident needs and/or requests for care promptly, and provides or obtains assistance with care as necessary
• Assists in the dining room during resident meal times
• Encourages residents to participate in scheduled activities and outings, and assists with those activities as needed
• Assists in the cleanliness of the community, including straightening resident beds, emptying resident garbage, and tidies resident rooms daily and as needed
• Assists with resident laundry per shift guidelines

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• High school diploma or equal"w Pref or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience working with the elderly in a residential or long-term care setting is preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English to communicate effectively with residents, families, visitors, and other staff members.
• Must be able to perform job duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Able to pass the necessary tests (i.e., CPR, First Aid, Food Handlers, etc.) if required by state regulations.