Caregiver (MC) - Full Time

Wiley Creek Memory Care; Foster (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiley Creek Memory Care in Sweet Home, Oregon is seeking a Care Partner to assist memory care residents with daily living activities and cognitive engagement. The role focuses on compassionate assistance, safety, and accurate record-keeping.

The position emphasizes personalized care, ADLs support, and collaboration with the Health Services Director to monitor resident health and well-being. Montessori practices may be incorporated where applicable.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior caregiving or healthcare experience.
• Excellent English communication, both verbal and written.
• Ability to document observations accurately.
• Ability to assist with activities of daily living.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized assistance and support tailored to residents' memory impairments, employing memory care techniques to stimulate cognitive function.
• Report incidents/accidents/potential liabilities to Health Services Director and participate in post-incident shift huddles when requested; monitor and report health changes.
• Assist with grooming before meals, serve meals and aid with eating; verify resident identification prior to serving; monitor dining room.
• Maintain resident documentation and chart required information; add residents to Alert Charting as appropriate.
• Create a safe and structured environment to minimize confusion and agitation; promote independence and autonomy.
• Engage residents in social activities and provide companionship; assist Life Enrichment Director as needed.
• Assist with personal hygiene, mobility, toileting, meals, housekeeping, and medication as per care plan.
• Complete all assigned duties as directed by management or leadership, adapting to changes in resident needs.
• Be aware of and report hazardous conditions and equipment to Health Services Director or Administrator; convey complaints and concerns as needed.
• When applicable, become familiar with and engage in Montessori Approach.
• Keep supply room and work areas clean.
• Supervisory Responsibility: None.

Skills

English communication

Electronic devices usage

Healthcare knowledge

Documentation/charting

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Sweet Home, OR 97386Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: AnyPOSITION SUMMARY

The Care Partner(MC) assists Memory Care residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), engaging in cognitive activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide personalized assistance and support tailored to the unique needs of residents’ memory impairments, implementing memory care techniques to stimulate cognitive function.
• Report all incidents/accidents/potential liabilities to Health Services Director and participate in required post incident shift huddles when requested. Monitors and reports any changes to residents’ health.
• Assist with grooming before meals, serve meals while aiding with eating and drinking, and verify resident’s identification prior to serving. Monitor the dining room, as necessary.
• Maintain resident documentation, charting required information, including any resident changes. Add appropriate residents to Alert Charting.
• Create a safe and structured environment to minimize confusion and agitation, while promoting independence and autonomy.
• Engage residents in social activities and provide companionship; assist Life Enrichment Director as needed.
• Assists with personal hygiene, mobility, toileting, meals, housekeeping, and medication as required per care plan.
• Complete all assigned duties, as directed by management or community leadership, adapting to changes in resident needs, staffing and working conditions, as necessary.
• Be aware of and report all hazardous conditions and equipment to the Health Services Director or Administrator. Communicate complaints, suggestions, and concerns, as necessary.
• When applicable, become familiar, practice, support and engage in the Montessori Approach.
• Keep supply room and work areas clean.
• Supervisory Responsibility: None.

QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience:

• Must possess a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in caregiving or healthcare settings.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Exceptional communication skills in English, enabling effective interaction with residents and staff through both verbal and written means.
• Utilize electronic devices and software provided.
• Understanding of basic healthcare principles/practices, safety & infection control measures.
• Awareness of common health conditions affecting older adults.
• Ability to provide physical assistance and support to residents with mobility challenges.
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate records and documenting observations.
• Capability to remain calm and compassionate in challenging situations, with a pleasant demeanor.
• Problem-solving abilities to promptly address concerns or complaints, with the ability to quickly pivot from one task to the next.
• Maintain ongoing education and training, attending all departmental & in-staff services as required.