Caregiver & Med Tech - Senior Living / Spokane, WA

Avamere•Spokane, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Caregiver provides support to senior living residents, assisting with activities of daily living, emotional support, housekeeping, and resident safety and well-being. The role is based at Avamere at South Hill in Spokane, Washington, and is scheduled Monday through Thursday on the evening shift. The listed wage is $23–$25 per hour, depending on experience. The Caregiver helps residents with personal hygiene, mobility, and meals; provides companionship and emotional support; maintains a clean and safe environment; and monitors residents’ health. The role also includes responding promptly to resident calls, protecting confidential information, reporting safety concerns, assisting with orientation when assigned, and performing other duties as directed by a manager or supervisor.

Requirements

Must be 18 years or older.
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 the quality of life for seniors.
Ability to create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and calm cheerfulness.

Nice To Haves

Caregiver experience in a Memory Care Unit and/or Assisted Living Facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
Support residents with walking, transferring, and using mobility aids.
Assist with meal setup, cutting food as needed, and removing trays from rooms.
Offer empathy, listen to residents, and provide encouragement.
Engage residents in conversations, activities, and social interactions to help address loneliness and isolation.
Maintain a clean and safe environment, including completing laundry, cleaning, and tidying.
Observe residents for changes in health, report concerns to medical professionals, and monitor vital signs.
Respond promptly to resident calls for assistance.
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 the 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), including free confidential 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 life and AD&D insurance.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Whole life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Legal services.