Caregiver- FT (Memory Care)

MBK Senior Living•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Caregiver is a vital member of the memory care community, providing high-quality hands-on care and services to residents. The role supports residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including personal and dental hygiene, transportation to meals and activities, and bodily functions. Caregivers also support residents’ social and emotional well-being with compassion and strong customer service, following each resident’s Individualized Service Plan while prioritizing dignity, privacy, and safety and complying with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines. This is a full-time day-shift position scheduled Thursday through Sunday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; weekend availability is required. Pay is dependent on experience. The position includes resident care, safety monitoring, meal assistance, transfers and escorts, resident engagement, housekeeping and laundry duties, and responding to alerts and emergencies. Oxygen equipment may be managed when the caregiver is properly trained and state rules allow it. The employer describes a supportive, hospitality-centered work environment with training and development opportunities. The role involves moving throughout the community and between neighborhoods and assisting residents with routine transfers and, when needed, physical movement in emergencies. Reasonable accommodations are available in accordance with applicable law.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must complete required background clearances and health screening and provide negative TB test results within 7 days of employment; the TB test must be within the last 6 months.
Must have current First Aid and CPR certifications and maintain them through required training and ongoing education.
Medication Management Certification is required if required by the state and must be maintained through required training and ongoing education.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English, follow written and spoken directions, and communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
Must interact effectively and tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, and guests from diverse backgrounds.
Must make sound independent decisions when circumstances warrant and remain calm and manage stressful or emergency situations effectively.
Must have strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Must be dependable and respect confidentiality and the rights and privacy of others.
Must be willing and able to work independently without day-to-day oversight and supervision.
Must present a positive and professional image consistent with MBK values.
Must be mobile and able to walk, bend, kneel, squat, pull, reach overhead, and perform repetitive motions.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 250 pounds as necessary.
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday within the community and between neighborhoods, and assist with residents’ physical movement during routine transfers and emergencies.
Must be available to work the stated Thursday-through-Sunday day schedule, including weekends.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Respond promptly and kindly to resident needs while preserving independence, dignity, safety, privacy, and confidentiality.
Read and acknowledge shift reports, updated Individualized Service Plans, and lifestyle surveys at the start of each shift.
Complete resident assignments as directed by each resident’s Individualized Service Plan.
Assist residents with ADLs, including bathing, dressing, hygiene, meals, toileting, incontinence products, and wellness-program participation.
Conduct resident safety checks and report changes in condition, including mental status, behavior, skin condition, and appetite.
Assist with mealtimes, including meal selection, serving, eating assistance, clearing, and delivering room trays as assigned.
Safely transfer and escort residents, using proper lifting and transferring techniques, to and from beds, wheelchairs, meals, wellness programs, and other destinations.
Respond compassionately to residents’ behavioral expressions and follow up according to direction and policy.
Lead or support assigned resident programs and encourage participation and enjoyment.
Complete assigned housekeeping and laundry tasks for residents and the community.
Manage oxygen tanks and concentrators to maintain prescribed levels when properly trained and permitted by state requirements.
Respond promptly to resident alerts, emergencies, and requests to help ensure residents remain safe and comfortable.
Maintain a safe and secure environment by following established safety 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 in alignment with MBK principles and values.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned or requested by the Supervisor or designee.

Benefits

Competitive salaries.
Leadership development and live in-person, virtual, individual, and group training.
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.
For full-time team members: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
For full-time team members: 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 where applicable and subject to state-specific programs and eligibility requirements.
For full-time team members: voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.