Caregiver - Memory Care Full Time Swing

Mennonite Village•Albany, OR

22h•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Join us as a Caregiver in our Memory Care unit, where your role will make a difference every day! Enjoy an amazing schedule of full-time swing (Tuesday - Saturday 2 pm - 10:30 pm), allowing you to keep your life balanced while providing heartfelt care. With a competitive pay range of $17.00 to $18.35 per hour based on experience, your dedication will be rewarded as you help seniors find joy in their day-to-day lives. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your skills in a fun, energetic environment where we embrace empathy and compassion. Hello, we're Mennonite Village Mennonite Village is a not-for-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) that has been serving the Mid-Willamette Valley for over 78 years. Our purpose is to be a community where residents live their best life. Why work for us? You'll be part of a team that values integrity and excellence, making personal connections and creating meaningful moments. Make a difference as a Caregiver - Memory Care Full Time Swing As a Caregiver in our Memory Care unit, you'll play a vital role in enhancing the well-being of residents with dementia while providing compassionate care. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include assisting with hygiene and general care of residents' skin, nails, hair, eyes, ears, mouth, and face, ensuring each individual feels their best. You'll help residents perform activities of daily living (ADLs) such as dressing, bathing, toileting, and grooming, always responding promptly to call lights to maintain their comfort. Monitoring health status and documenting vital signs, fluid, and nutritional intake will be key tasks in providing excellent care. Plus, you'll support mobility and positioning, ensuring safety devices are used effectively. Your involvement doesn't stop there-you'll also encourage resident participation in activities, create delicious meals, and perform general housekeeping tasks to keep their environment cheerful and inviting. Does this sound like you? To thrive as a Caregiver in our Memory Care unit, several essential skills will set you apart.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Be knowledgeable and adhere to a resident's service plans.
Maintains residents' dignity by providing privacy and confidentiality.
Effectively engage and communicate with elderly individuals.
Exhibit patience, tact, and willingness to handle challenging situations.
Foster positivity and actively engage in daily problem-solving.
Ability to accurately document activities of daily living.
Compassionate bedside manner and empathy toward residents
Must have Heimlich Maneuver training within the first 120 days.
Understanding of and commitment to residents rights and dignity.
First aid certification and Food handler's card within first 120 days of employment.
Criminal background check is required for new hires.
Mennonite Village is a drug-free workplace.
In addition, information may be obtained through the Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Division (DMV), court records, and other states' data systems.
Fingerprints may be required as part of the check.

Responsibilities

Assisting with hygiene and general care of residents' skin, nails, hair, eyes, ears, mouth, and face
Helping residents perform activities of daily living (ADLs) such as dressing, bathing, toileting, and grooming
Responding promptly to call lights
Monitoring health status and documenting vital signs, fluid, and nutritional intake
Supporting mobility and positioning, ensuring safety devices are used effectively
Encouraging resident participation in activities
Creating delicious meals
Performing general housekeeping tasks