Med Tech-Memory Care

Vanda Health•Portland, OR

4d•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Harvest Homes is hiring a Med Tech for its memory care community in Portland, Oregon. The role supports residents’ physical and psychological health and helps them maintain independence and quality of life. The Med Tech promotes resident engagement and belonging, encourages individual choice, and creates opportunities for purpose and self-fulfillment. Success requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, empathy for residents and their individual histories and strengths, self-direction, and the ability to build authentic relationships. The position is full-time, with listed schedule options of Sunday–Wednesday, 6 p.m.–6 a.m. or 6 a.m.–6 p.m. (Wednesday is a half shift), or Tuesday–Saturday, 2 p.m.–10 p.m. Compensation is $18–$19 per hour, depending on experience and certifications. The position is located at Harvest Homes in Portland, Oregon. Harvest Homes has served the St. Johns neighborhood of North Portland since 1965, providing assisted living and memory care. The company states that it was the first assisted living community in Oregon to earn JCAHO accreditation. Harvest Homes is an equal opportunity employer and does not require a COVID vaccine. Applicants must be U.S. citizens residing in Oregon, and the company does not offer visa sponsorship or relocation assistance.

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.
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 remain on one’s feet and active throughout the shift.
Ability to bend, stoop, twist, reach, and squat frequently throughout the shift.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Must be a U.S. citizen and reside in Oregon.
Reliable transportation or commuting arrangements to work.

Responsibilities

Deliver services and assist with activities of daily living as outlined in residents’ Service Plans, with respect, empathy, competence, and encouragement.
Monitor residents’ vital signs and weight to help maintain stability, and document as necessary.
Assist residents 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 handler, First Aid (CPR if required), dementia, 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.