Residential Care Associate I - 5872

ColumbiaCare Services, Inc.; Portland (OR); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 31.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Flexible Spending Account

Generous Paid Time Off

Whole Health & Wellness Reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

ColumbiaCare Services, Inc. is seeking a Residential Care Associate I for Alder Creek RTF in Milwaukie, Oregon. You will provide companionship, assist with daily living activities, meal prep, and participate in care under a Registered Nurse guidance.

The role includes medication assistance and resident transport. We offer a MHACBO-accredited training program, competitive hourly wages, and several differentiators for night shifts and program eligibility.

Formación

• Caregiving and/or mental health experience (personal or professional) is preferred.
• Dedication to wellbeing of residents and helping with daily living activities.

Responsabilidades

• Provide personal care and daily living assistance to residents.
• Assist with meal prep, cleanup, and food purchasing; encourage participation.
• Under RN guidance, pass medications and perform delegated medical tasks as prescribed.
• Transport residents to activities and appointments; maintain documentation per productivity standards.

Conocimientos

Caregiving

Mental health experience

Driving

Descripción del empleo

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 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

For more details about our benefits, visit ourwebsite!

About the Position

We are looking for a Residential Care Associate I to join the team at our Alder Creek RTF in Milwaukie, Oregon! 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 towards applicable mental health certifications, while attending your required, paid training, and receiving qualified clinical supervision gaining on-the-job experience.

Technology Requirement

Employees are required to maintain access to a compatible smartphone capable of supporting the organization’s approved multi-factor authentication (MFA) application as a condition of employment. This requirement enables secure access to company systems.

Work Schedule

Thursday through Saturday, 10:00pm – 8:00am (Part Time Night)

What You’ll Make

$21.42 - $22.07 per hour DOE/Credentials.

Differentials

Subject to position, program, and eligibility requirements, an additional $3.00 per hour for hours worked between 10:00 PM and 8:30 AM, provided that at least 2.5 hours of your shift occur within this designated period.

An additional $2.00 per hour for all hours worked in an eligible CCS secure program.

An additional 5% pay differential for employees who meet the qualifications of the CCS Language/Bilingual Program.

About the Program

Alder Creek is a co-ed, 6-bed licensed Residential Treatment Facility serving adults living with a mental illness. Each resident enjoys their own room and access to two spacious common living areas. The program is located just on the cusp of town near public services, and yet across from an open field that give is a more private, rural feel. A lovely gazebo and fenced back yard available for outdoor enjoyment.

ColumbiaCare Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

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.

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.

We recognize that expertise can arise from diverse experiences. If you're passionate about our mission but unsure about meeting all qualifications, we encourage you to apply. For any questions about eligibility or the application process, please contact our HR department.

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.

Compensation details

21.42-22.07 Hourly Wage