Caregiver - Day Shift

Sherwood Pines Memory Care•Veneta, OR

10h•Onsite

About The Position

This opportunity is at Sherwood Pines RCF, a 16-bed memory care facility in Veneta, Oregon, about a 15–20-minute drive from west Eugene. The Caregiver supports community members with dignity and compassion, following their service plans and care procedures. The posting gives preference to applicants willing to work weekends or assist in other roles, such as shower aide or activities assistant. A weekend differential is available.

Requirements

Must be able to pass a background check.
Must complete preservice dementia training, preservice infection prevention training, and caregiver training.

Nice To Haves

Willingness to work as a caregiver on weekends or assist in other positions, such as shower aide or activities assistant.

Responsibilities

Treat all community members with respect, dignity, and compassion.
Provide and perform care according to each community member’s service plan.
Ensure community members are accounted for.
Observe community members for changes in condition and report significant changes.
Respond to emergencies according to current policies and procedures.
Complete incident reports according to policy during the assigned shift.
Take and record vital signs in community members’ charts.
Respond promptly to calls.
Tidy community members’ rooms and common areas; change linens and remove garbage.
Complete laundry and return it to the appropriate room in a timely manner.
Transfer and escort community members according to care plans and safe practices.
Document care provided.
Read and contribute to shift reports and care notes to ensure continuity of care.
Administer medications after completing the medication class and receiving approval from the Administrator.
Report signs of community member abuse or witnessed misappropriation to the Administrator.
Maintain a neat, clean appearance and follow the dress code.
Perform other duties assigned or delegated by the nurse, verbally or in writing.