Caregiver-Assisted Living

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Premium Pay

EAP Canopy

HSA/FSA options

Voluntary Life & AD&D

Job summary

Avamere in St Helens, OR is hiring a Caregiver for Assisted Living or Memory Care. Full-time positions on swing or NOC shifts with rotating schedules. Wage ranges from $18.58 to $24.24 per hour, DOE, with attendance bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

The role involves assisting with ADLs, providing emotional support, housekeeping, and health monitoring to ensure resident safety and well-being.

Qualifications

• CPR/First Aid certification required or ability to obtain during employment.
• Food Handler's Card required.
• Experience in electronic medical records documentation.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Friendly, attentive and professional demeanor with residents and guests.
• Genuine desire to improve seniors' quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Support mobility with walking, transfers, and mobility aids.
• Assist with meal preparation and tray removal.
• Provide emotional support and companionship.
• Maintain housekeeping, laundry, and a clean, safe environment.
• Monitor residents' health and report concerns; observe vital signs.
• Answer calls for assistance promptly and maintain confidentiality.
• Support orientation of new residents and staff; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR/First Aid Certification

Food Handler's Card

EMR documentation experience

Age 18+

Friendly, professional demeanor

Compassionate care for seniors

Job description

Caregiver for Assisted Living or Memory care

Type: Full-Time Shift:

• Swing shift (2-10pm), 4 days on/2 days off/rotating schedule
• NOC shift (10pm-6am), 4 days on/2 days off/rotating schedule

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 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.

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.

“At Avamere Communities, we love to celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. We value diversity and believe forming teams in which everyone can their true, authentic self is key to our success “We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.