On Call Kitchen Assistant

CASCADE AIDS PROJECT•Portland, OR

17d•$0 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Our House of Portland, a program of CAP Northwest, is hiring an on-call Kitchen Assistant for its 14-room Residential Care Facility in SE Portland. The facility supports people living with HIV who are having difficulty managing independent living through nursing, social services, and therapeutic everyday activities. This position combines kitchen assistance with housekeeping in common areas. Working within an interdisciplinary team, the Kitchen Assistant helps provide meals to residents and maintain the facility’s environmental needs. The starting pay is $24.28 per hour.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to pass the DHS background check required to work in a Residential Care Facility.
First aid certification or ability to become certified.
Food handler’s card or ability to obtain one.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Report any changes or suspected changes or problems in a resident’s condition immediately to the nurse on duty.
Report all incidents and accidents involving residents to the nurse on duty.
Create documentation that fulfills the needs of both roles, in writing and electronically in charts.
Work collaboratively with staff, residents, and volunteers in a team environment.
Maintain punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
Respectfully take direction from the supervisor.
Handle conflict professionally.
Attend all staff meetings and in-services.
Complete 12 in-service hours per year.
Assist with kitchen duties and housekeeping in common areas to help provide resident meals and maintain the facility’s environmental needs.