Caregiver ALF- Avamere at St Helens

Avamere; Saint Helens (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

EAP Canopy

HSA / FSA options

Commuter Reimbursement Account

Supplemental Insurance Options

Job summary

Avamere at St Helens in Oregon is seeking a dedicated caregiver for Assisted Living or Memory care to join a swing shift team. The role involves helping residents with daily living activities, providing companionship, and supporting a safe, clean living environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with ADLs, mobility, meals, health monitoring, and coordinating with staff. Prior memory care and EMR experience are valued; CPR/First Aid and a Food Handler's Card are required or obtainable during

Qualifications

• Experience as a caregiver in memory care or assisted living preferred.
• Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid certification during employment.
• Ability to obtain a Food Handler's Card.
• Experience with electronic medical records documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Provide mobility assistance and meal preparation support.
• Offer emotional support and companionship to residents.
• Perform housekeeping tasks and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Monitor residents' health and report concerns to medical staff.
• Respond to resident calls promptly and maintain confidentiality.
• Assist with orientation of new residents and staff as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Caregiver experience

CPR/First Aid Certification

Food Handler's Card

EMR documentation

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Caregiver for Assisted Living or Memory care

Type: Full-Time and PRN

Shift: Swing shift (2-10pm), 4 days on/2 days off/rotating schedule - PRN 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

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

• 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

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

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