Swing Shift Caregiver

Mennonite Village•Albany, OR

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Mennonite Village is hiring caregivers for swing-shift work in assisted living and memory care at Lydia's House. The caregiver provides compassionate, resident-centered support with activities of daily living, monitors residents’ health and well-being, helps ensure their safety, and promotes dignity, independence, and meaningful engagement. The role is part of a collaborative, values-based organization serving older adults. Available schedules are Assisted Living on Sunday and Monday from 2:00 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.; Memory Care Tuesday through Saturday from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; or Memory Care Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The posting lists full-time and part-time opportunities.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Current Heimlich maneuver training.
Obtain First Aid certification and a Food Handler’s card within 120 days of hire.
Demonstrated understanding of resident rights, dignity, and confidentiality.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English effectively.
Patience, empathy, and good communication.
Compassion and ability to work effectively in a memory care setting.
Reliability and flexibility.

Nice To Haves

Prior caregiving experience in a long-term care, assisted living, or memory care setting.
Basic computer or electronic health record (EHR) proficiency.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene.
Respond promptly to call lights and ensure call lights remain within residents’ reach.
Assist with meal preparation, serving, setup, feeding, and cleanup.
Support residents with mobility, positioning, transfers, and transportation to activities.
Monitor residents’ health status and promptly report changes to the Team Leader or licensed nurse.
Promote residents’ safety, dignity, independence, and meaningful engagement.