Caregiver

Avamere; Tigard (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

PTO & Holidays

EAP Canopy

HSA/FSAs

Job summary

Avamere's Washington Gardens Memory Care in Tigard, Oregon is seeking a dedicated caregiver for full-time day and evening shifts. Responsibilities include assisting residents with daily living, providing emotional support, and ensuring safety.

You will also handle housekeeping, monitor health, and collaborate with the care team. Memory care experience is preferred; CPR/First Aid and a Food Handler Card are required. A genuine desire to improve seniors' quality of life is essential.

Qualifications

• Prefer experience as a caregiver in Memory Care or Assisted Living.
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Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
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Skills

Memory Care Experience

CPR/First Aid

Food Handler

EMR Documentation

Resident Care

Compassionate Care

Job description

Full‑Time Day Shift 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM Saturday through Wednesday and Monday through Friday

Full‑Time EVE Shift 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM Sunday through Thursday, Friday through Tuesday and Thursday through Monday

• Prefer Memory Care Caregiver Experience

Location: Washington Gardens Memory Care, 9000 SW 91st Avenue, Tigard, Oregon 97223

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 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

• 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