Med Tech-Memory Care

Vanda Health•Portland, OR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Harvest Homes is hiring a Med Tech to support residents’ physical and psychological health and help them maintain independence and quality of life. The role promotes resident engagement, belonging, individual choice, purpose, and self-fulfillment in the community’s memory care setting. Successful candidates are people-oriented and self-directed, with strong interpersonal and communication skills and an empathetic understanding of residents, their histories, and their strengths. Harvest Homes has served older adults in North Portland since 1965, providing assisted living and memory care. The community describes its care approach as grounded in community, excellent care, and a commitment to serving seniors. It was the first assisted living community in Oregon to earn JCAHO accreditation. Compensation is $18–$19 per hour, based on experience and certifications. Available schedules are Sunday–Wednesday, 6 p.m.–6 a.m. or 6 a.m.–6 p.m., with Wednesday a half shift; or Tuesday–Saturday, 2 p.m.–10 p.m. The work location is 6921 N Roberts Ave., Portland, Oregon 97203.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Value and respect elders and have a strong desire to work with seniors.
Ability to speak, read, and write English.
Excellent oral communication skills.
Good reading comprehension skills.
Good written communication skills, including the ability to correspond and document properly in charts and the portal.
Ability to turn and move individuals who require assistance.
Ability to stay on one’s feet and remain active throughout the shift.
Ability to bend, stoop, twist, reach, and squat often throughout the shift.
Ability to meet a 50-pound lifting requirement.
Must be a U.S. citizen and reside in Oregon.
Must have reliable transportation or commuting means.

Responsibilities

Deliver services and assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) according to their Service Plans, respectfully, empathetically, competently, and encouragingly.
Monitor residents’ vital signs and weight to help maintain stability, and document as necessary.
Assist with dressing, showering, toileting, incontinence care, eating, and grooming.
Follow and consistently build the community’s routines and organizational structures.
Participate actively in the community with residents, families, and staff.
Document completed ADL care and observations in the electronic portal, MARs, handwritten reports, or other required records.
Identify and promptly report changes in residents’ health status or daily routines during team huddles, to the RCC and RN/LPN, and in Progress Notes.
Attend and participate in daily team huddles and pass-downs, staff meetings, family night, and service planning meetings.
Keep required training and in-service hours current, including Food Handlers card, First Aid (CPR if required), dementia training, and other state- and company-mandated training.
Protect confidential patient information in compliance with the HIPAA Privacy Act.
Follow Harvest Homes procedures and established process guidelines.