Caregiver - Swing Shift

Hunsaker Home; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend differential pay

Job summary

A specialized adult foster home located in Eugene, Oregon, is seeking compassionate caregivers to assist community members with daily living activities. Responsibilities include supporting physical care, documenting care, and engaging with residents in a respectful and dignified manner. The role requires a background check and completion of caregiver training. This is a swing shift position offering a weekend differential. Join a dedicated team to provide individualized care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Completion of caregiver preservice dementia care training required.
• Experience in adult foster care or similar environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist community members with daily living activities and physical care.
• Document care provided and observe community members for any changes.
• Respond to emergency situations and follow care plans.

Skills

Compassion

Attention to detail

Ability to assist with daily living activities

Job description

About the Job

Additional 1$ / hr. Weekend Differential.

This is a 32-40 hour swing shift position, with Weekend Differential available at Hunsaker Home, an Adult Foster Home in the River Road area in Eugene, Oregon.

We are a specialized adult foster home which means we care for clients with a variety of adult-onset disease processes such as neuromuscular disease, TBI, and complex medical and psychiatric issues. Our caregiver‑to‑resident ratio is no less than 2 : 5. Our mission is to provide the best individualized care in a home‑like environment.

Responsibilities

• Must be willing to work weekends. Weekend differential available.
• Must be able to pass a background check and complete caregiver preservice dementia care training.
• Assist community members with activities of daily living and assist with physical care such as toileting, bathing, dressing, hygiene, and transferring.
• Assist community members with hydration, meal set up, and eating assistance.
• Assist community members to engage in person‑centered activities and participate with community members as appropriate.
• Treat all community members with respect, dignity, and compassion.
• Support and perform care as specified in the community member service plan.
• Observe community members for changes in condition and report any significant changes.
• Respond to emergency situations according to current policies and procedures.
• Completed incident reports per policy on assigned shift.
• Take and record vitals into community members’ charts.
• Promptly respond to calls.
• Tidy community members’ rooms and other common areas around the home.
• Change linens and remove garbage.
• Complete laundry and ensure it is delivered back to the room in a timely manner.
• Transfer and escort community members following care plans and safe practices.
• Document care was provided.
• Read and contribute to shifting reports and care notes to ensure continuity of care.
• Administer medications after medication class and approval from the Administrator.
• Report to the Administrator any signs of community member abuse or witnessed misappropriation.
• Have a neat and clean appearance and adhere to the dress code as policy indicates.
• Perform other duties as assigned or delegated by the nurse verbally or in writing.