Caregiver - Assisted Living - Avamere at Bethany

Avamere•Portland, OR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Caregiver provides assistance and support to residents in an assisted living setting at Avamere at Bethany. The role includes helping residents with activities of daily living, providing emotional support and companionship, performing housekeeping tasks, monitoring health, and supporting residents’ safety and well-being. The position is part-time and offers evening and overnight schedules: evening shifts from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Monday, Friday, and Saturday, or overnight shifts from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday. The listed wage is $18.58–$24.24 per hour, depending on experience. A perfect-attendance bonus per pay period is $75 for part-time employees. This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement with SEIU 503.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be able to obtain and maintain active CPR/First Aid certification during employment.
Must be able to obtain a Food Handler’s Card.
Experience with electronic medical records documentation.
Friendly, attentive, and professional demeanor with residents and guests.
Genuine desire to improve seniors’ quality of life.
Ability to create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and calm cheerfulness.

Nice To Haves

Prefer experience as a caregiver in a Memory Care Unit and/or Assisted Living Facility.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
Support residents with walking, transfers, and use of mobility aids.
Assist with meals by setting them up, cutting food when needed, and removing trays from rooms.
Offer emotional support, listen to residents, and provide encouragement.
Provide companionship through conversation, activities, and social interaction.
Maintain a clean and safe environment through laundry, cleaning, and tidying.
Observe residents for changes in health, report concerns to medical professionals, and monitor vital signs.
Respond to resident calls for assistance in a timely manner.
Maintain a clean, comfortable, and safe work environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
Maintain confidentiality of resident information.
Report safety concerns in resident apartments to the supervisor.
Assist with orientation of new residents and staff when assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned by the manager or supervisor.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with low individual and family deductibles; benefits eligibility begins at 30 or more hours per week.
401(k) retirement plan with discretionary employer match.
Paid time off (PTO).
Premium pay for holidays worked, subject to conditions.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Free, confidential Canopy support for mental health, stress, family needs, and work/life balance.
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account (CERA).
Voluntary and supplemental insurance options, including life and AD&D, short- and long-term disability, whole life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
Legal services.