Caregiver
Avamere · Tigard
Caregiver
Full-Time Day Shift 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM Saturday through Wednesday and Monday through Friday
Full-Time EVE Shift 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM Sunday through Thursday, Friday through Tuesday and Thursday through Monday
*Prefer Memory Care Caregiver Experience
Location: Washington Gardens Memory Care, 9000 SW 91st Avenue, Tigard, Oregon 97223
Apply at www.TeamAvamere.com
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
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
We believe caring for others starts with caring for our own teams. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind—so you can focus on making a difference every day.
- 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.