Caregiver

Touchmark • Portland, OR

17d • $21 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Touchmark in the West Hills is Portland, OR’s leading full-service retirement community, enriching the lives of residents and their families through five-star hospitality, services and amenities. We are currently seeking a compassionate person to join our talented team as a Caregiver. Wage: $20.80 to $24.32 per hour DOE plus differentials As a Caregiver with Touchmark, you will enrich lives every day by ensuring residents in our assisted living and memory care neighborhoods receive the highest level of dignity and care. You will have the daily opportunity to distinguish yourself by taking the time to be a positive presence in the lives of residents and their family members. In this role, you will assist residents with activities of daily living as needed - activities such as bathing, grooming, hygiene, dressing, mobility and toileting. Most importantly, this role will provide you with the chance to build relationships with the amazing people who live in our community, and to leave work each day knowing that you made a difference in someone else’s life.

Requirements

• Have a commitment to Touchmark’s values (excellence, teamwork, hospitality, integrity, and compassion), as well as a desire to model these values and to encourage others to be allies, friends and givers
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Be willing to obtain CPR/First Aid certification
• Have a genuine interest in caring for elderly residents and working in a geriatric environment
• Possess a willingness to continue learning and improving skills, as well as a commitment to confidentiality
• Be able to maintain patient and tactful composure when dealing with residents, family members, staff members and visitors

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living as needed - activities such as bathing, grooming, hygiene, dressing, mobility and toileting.
• Provide assistance and emotional support to residents using the Best Friend’s Approach to dementia care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED