Residential Care Associate I - 5655

ColumbiaCare Services, Inc.; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 28,378 - 30,114; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Generous Paid Time Off

Professional development opportunities

100% Vested Retirement Plan with up to 6% Match

Job summary

ColumbiaCare Services, Inc. is seeking a part-time Residential Care Associate I in Milwaukie, OR. The role involves providing personal care services and assistance with daily tasks to clients.

Applicants should have caregiving or mental health experience. The position offers a pay range of $20.60 – $21.86 per hour, with additional differentials for night shifts and bilingual skills. Training and professional development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Preferred caregiving/mind health experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to complete crisis de-escalation and CPR trainings.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and assistance with daily tasks.
• Assist with meal preparation and medication as prescribed.
• Transport clients for treatments and maintain compliance.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Mental health experience

Dedication to resident wellbeing

Job description

Residential Care Associate I - Clackamas County

Part Time – Regular Part-Time – Milwaukie, OR, US.

Salary Range: $20.60 – $21.86 per hour.

What We Offer

• Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Whole Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Professional development and training opportunities
• 100% Vested Retirement Plan with up to 6% Match
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Personal Growth Hours
• Paid Time Off for Mental Health
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Spontaneous & Longevity Bonuses
• Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Tobacco Cessation Program
• Vocational Training Program: Accelerated training path towards QMHA certification

About the Position

We are looking for a Residential Care Associate I to join our team. The Residential Care Associate I will provide caring companionship and assistance with daily tasks to clients. They will provide personal care services and support that helps individuals develop appropriate daily living skills and independent activities of daily living to increase or maintain their level of functioning. The Residential Care Associate I will assist with meal preparation, clean-up, and food purchasing, while encouraging client participation. Under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, they will pass medications and perform delegated medical care as prescribed by the client’s primary care provider. They will transport clients to and from the program as necessary to engage and provide treatment services. They will maintain compliance with established productivity standards for documentation of services.

This position falls under the AFSCME bargaining unit. Wages, benefits, and working conditions are set in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.

Training Program

With our MHACBO-accredited training program, you will earn CEUs toward applicable mental health certifications, while attending required paid training and receiving qualified clinical supervision gaining on-the-job experience.

Work Schedule

Day, Swing, and Night shifts available up to Full Time (TBD in interview).

What You’ll Make

$20.60 – $21.86 per hour, DOE/Credentials. An additional $3.00 per hour night shift differential will apply during the work hours of 10:00pm – 8:30am, provided that at least 2.5 hours of your shift occur within this designated period.

Additional 5% Language Differential offered for Bilingual or Multilingual candidates.

About the Program

Residential Treatment Homes and Residential Treatment Facilities in Wilsonville and Milwaukie, Oregon.

What You’ll Need

• Caregiving and/or mental health experience (personal or professional) is preferred.
• A dedication to the wellbeing of each resident and helping them complete their activities of daily living (ADLs) and independent activities of daily living (IADLs).

Driving is an essential function of this position. Successful applicants must provide a valid driver’s license from their state of residence or obtain and submit one within 30 days of hire, maintain a safe driving record, and have the ability to pass a DHS criminal background check.

Physical Demands

This position requires the ability to frequently talk, listen, use hands and fingers, reach, stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, climb stairs, as well as lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds. It may require the ability to occasionally use ladders, squat/kneel, and perform other physical tasks as applicable. In addition, you must successfully complete crisis de‑escalation and CPR trainings, which require performing various physical, hands‑on maneuvers and techniques and may require an individual to lift and transfer clients.

Employment Eligibility

Per OAR 309-035-0135, Direct Care staff must be 18 or older at the time of hire.

Employment Opportunity Statement

We invite individuals from all walks of life to apply. We strive to deliver equitable employment best practices and opportunities for all, from recruitment, to interviewing and hiring, to our retention activities, promotions, and training and growth opportunities. We give priority to applicants who qualify under protected Veteran status and people with disabilities. We welcome persons from historically underrepresented groups to apply. We seek applicants who can demonstrate experience working with individuals from different backgrounds and who will contribute to our mission, vision, and core values.