Caregiver- PT (Memory Care)

MBK Senior Living•Portland, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Caregiver is a vital member of the memory care community, providing high-quality hands-on care and services while supporting residents’ social and emotional well-being. Care is delivered with compassion and superior customer service in accordance with each resident’s Individualized Service Plan (ISP), with dignity, privacy, and safety prioritized and all applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines followed. This is a part-time swing-shift position scheduled for Thursday, Friday, and Sunday; weekend availability is required. Pay is dependent on experience. The role assists residents with activities of daily living, responds to needs and emergencies, supports wellness and engagement, and helps maintain a safe and comfortable community environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Current First Aid and CPR certifications; Medication Management Certification where required by the state, maintained through required training and ongoing education.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Complete required background clearances and health screening, and provide negative TB test results within 7 days of employment; the test must be from within the prior 6 months.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and speak English and follow written and spoken directions.
Ability to interact effectively and tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, and guests from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to make sound independent decisions, remain calm, and manage stressful or emergency situations effectively.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Dependability and respect for confidentiality and the rights and privacy of others.
Ability and willingness to work independently without day-to-day oversight and supervision.
A positive and professional image consistent with MBK values.
Physical ability to walk, bend, kneel, squat, pull, reach overhead, and perform repetitive motions.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 250 pounds as necessary.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday within the community and between neighborhoods, and to assist with residents’ physical movement during routine transfers and emergencies.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of prior caregiving experience in a similar work environment; on-the-job training is available for candidates with the right attitude and desire.
Food Handler’s Card; training will be provided if required and not already held.
Nursing Assistant certification, unless required by the state.

Responsibilities

Respond promptly and kindly to resident needs while maintaining independence, dignity, safety, privacy, and confidentiality.
Review and acknowledge shift reports, updated Individualized Service Plans, and lifestyle surveys at the start of each shift.
Complete resident assignments specified in each ISP during the shift.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, mealtime activities, toileting, continence care, and wellness programming.
Conduct regular resident safety checks and report changes in residents’ conditions, including mental status, behavior, skin condition, and appetite.
Assist at mealtimes with meal selection, serving, eating, clearing, and delivering room trays as assigned.
Safely transfer and transport residents using proper techniques, and escort them to meals, wellness programs, and other destinations as needed or requested.
Respond compassionately to residents’ behavioral expressions and follow up according to direction and policy.
Lead and engage residents in assigned programs, encouraging participation and enjoyment.
Complete assigned housekeeping and laundry tasks for residents and the community.
Manage oxygen tanks and concentrators to maintain prescribed levels, when allowed by the state and properly trained.
Respond promptly to resident alerts, emergencies, and requests, ensuring residents’ safety and comfort.
Maintain a safe and secure environment in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and company policies and procedures.
Promote teamwork and open communication through mentoring, coaching, and recognition program use in alignment with MBK principles and values.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned or requested by the Supervisor or designee.

Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 4%.
Employee Assistance Program for employees and household members.
Financial and legal services.
Educational loan assistance and scholarships.
Team member discount programs.
Resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial wellness.
Free meal per shift.
Competitive salaries.
Leadership development, in-person and virtual training, and individual and group training.
Full-time team members receive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Multiple medical plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan with company contributions, for full-time team members.
Healthcare and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts for full-time team members.
Commuter benefits for full-time team members.
Company-paid life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage for full-time team members.
Disability benefits for full-time team members, where applicable and subject to state-specific programs and eligibility requirements.
Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance for full-time team members.