Caregiver - ALF - Avamere at Sandy

Avamere•Sandy, OR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Caregiver provides support to residents in an assisted living facility, helping with activities of daily living, emotional support, housekeeping, and residents’ safety and well-being. The role is at Avamere at Sandy in Sandy, Oregon, and may be full-time, part-time, or PRN, with day or evening shifts. The listed wage is $18.58–$24.24 per hour, depending on experience. A perfect-attendance bonus per pay period is $100 for full-time employees and $75 for part-time employees. The caregiver assists with personal hygiene, mobility, and meals; offers companionship and emotional support; maintains a clean and safe environment; and observes residents for health changes, reporting concerns to medical professionals. The caregiver also responds promptly to resident calls, protects confidential information, reports safety concerns, assists with orientation when assigned, and performs other duties as assigned. This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement with SEIU 503. Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

Must be 18 years or older.
Ability to obtain and maintain active CPR/First Aid Certification during employment.
Ability 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 a calm, cheerful environment.

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 mobility aids.
Assist with meal setup, cutting food when needed, and removing trays from rooms.
Provide emotional support, empathy, encouragement, and companionship through conversation, activities, and social interaction.
Maintain a clean, comfortable, and safe environment, including 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 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, conditions apply.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Canopy provides 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 and supplemental insurance options, including Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage.
Legal services.