Caregiver-Memory Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

PTO + Holidays

EAP Canopy

HSA/FSA options

Job summary

Avamere Living in Saint Helens, OR, is hiring a full-time Caregiver for day shift (6am-2pm) to support residents at Avamere at St Helens. Responsibilities include ADLs, emotional support, housekeeping, and resident safety.

The role requires assisting with daily living activities, mobility, meal prep, and companionship, plus health monitoring and reporting changes to staff. CPR/First Aid and Food Handler certifications are required or obtainable during employment.

Qualifications

• Prefer experience as a Caregiver in a Memory Care Unit and/or Assisted Living Facility.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid Certification during employment.
• Must obtain a Food Handler's Card.
• Experience in electronic medical records documentation.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs): bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting.
• Support mobility: walking, transferring, and use of mobility aids.
• Meal preparation: setting up meals and assisting with feeding as needed.

Skills

Caregiver experience

CPR/First Aid

Food Handler's Card

EMR documentation

18+ years old

Job description

Caregiver

Full-Time

Shift

• Only Assisted Living: Day shift (6am-2pm), Various schedule, Weekend availability needed
• 2 days-Assisted Living, 2 days-Memory Care: Day shift (6am-2pm), Various schedule, Weekend availability needed

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, 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.

"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."

The company reserves the right to revise the duties set forth in this job description at its discretion.

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

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