Caregiver ALF- Avamere at St Helens

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC d/b/a Avamere Living in; Saint Helens (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

PTO and Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Can©

HSA/FSA options

Voluntary Insurance Options

Job summary

Avamere Living is seeking a compassionate caregiver to support residents in our assisted living and memory care setting. You will assist with ADLs, provide emotional support, and help maintain a safe, clean environment at our St. Helens facility.

The role involves a range of duties from personal care to companionship, with shifts across all times and a wage of $18.58–$24.24 per hour depending on experience. Benefits and opportunities for growth are available.

Qualifications

• Experience as a caregiver in memory care or assisted living preferred.
• Must maintain CPR/First Aid certification during employment.
• Must obtain a Food Handler's Card.
• Experience with electronic medical records documentation.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Friendly, attentive, professional demeanor with residents and guests.
• Genuine desire to improve quality of life for seniors.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs): bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting.
• Support mobility: walking, transfers, and use of mobility aids.
• Meal preparation assistance and tray removal as needed.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to residents.
• Engage residents in conversations and activities to reduce loneliness.
• Maintain a clean, safe living environment including laundry and housekeeping.
• Monitor residents' health, report concerns to medical staff, observe vital signs.

Skills

Empathy and companionship

Communication with residents

Patient and calm demeanor

Teamwork

Education

CPR/First Aid Certification (current during employment)

Food Handlers Card

Experience with EMR documentation

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system

Job description

Caregiver for Assisted Living or Memory care

Type: Full-time, part-time, or on-call

Shift: all shifts

Wage:$18.58-$24.24/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 St Helens - 2400 Gable Road, St Helens, OR 97051

Job Summary The caregiver's duties encompass a wide range of tasks, includingassisting 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 Handlers 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.

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.

This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement with SEIU 503

Arete Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify