Residential Care Associate I - 5656

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

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Flexible Spending Account

Generous Paid Time Off

Whole Health & Wellness Reimbursement

Professional development and training

100% Vested Retirement Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off for Mental Health

Company Paid Life Insurance

Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility

Job summary

ColumbiaCare Services, Inc. is seeking a Residential Care Associate I in Portland, OR. In this part-time role, you will assist clients with daily living tasks and provide companionship. This position offers a salary range of $20.60 to $21.86 per hour and various benefits including medical, paid time off, and training opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have caregiving or mental health experience and will support residents in their daily activities. A valid driver's license is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in caregiving or mental health preferred.
• Able to assist residents with daily living activities.
• Must be able to complete crisis de-escalation and CPR trainings.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and assistance with daily tasks.
• Assist with meal preparation and medication management.
• Transport clients to engage in treatment services.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Mental health experience

Driving skills

Job description

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Residential Care Associate I - MultnomahCounty

Part Time Regular Part-Time Portland, OR, US 1 Attachments

3 days ago Requisition ID: 5656

Salary Range: $20.60 To $21.86 Hourly

What We Offer

Enjoy our many benefits and incentives including:

• 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 w/ up to 6% Match
• Holiday Pay (9)
• 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 have a general job posting that captures all of our existing open positions for residential care associates at different facilities in Multnomah County!

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 areset in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.

Training Program

With our MHACBO-accredited training program, you will earn CEUs towards applicable mental health certifications, while attending your required, paid training, and receiving qualified clinical supervision gaining on‑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 Portland and Fairview, Oregon. See more information on our programs and services on our website.

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 (ADL’s) 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.

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.

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

About Us

ColumbiaCare Services is a non‑profit, behavioral health and Veteran’s service agency offering a full spectrum of programming to help people get better. We are more than a company. We are a diverse team of individuals who are in the business of changing people's lives. We specialize in providing outpatient services, residential treatment programs, mental health housing, and other supports in beautiful and therapeutic service settings. We promote the whole health and wellbeing of the individuals and communities we serve. We value and honor the culture in our communities in all forms, including but not limited to race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, nationality, spirituality, Veterans, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. 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.

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.