Med Tech-Assisted Living

Vanda Health•Portland, OR

1d•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 in its assisted living and memory care community. The role promotes resident engagement and belonging, individual choice, purpose, and self-fulfillment. The successful candidate has strong interpersonal and communication skills, an empathetic understanding of residents and their histories and strengths, and is people-oriented, self-directed, and able to build authentic relationships. The position is located at 6921 N Roberts Ave., Portland, Oregon 97203. The listed schedule is Wednesday through Saturday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Wednesday is a half shift. Compensation is $18 to $19, based on experience and certifications. Candidates must be U.S. citizens who reside in Oregon and have reliable transportation to work. Harvest Homes does not offer visa sponsorship or relocation assistance. No COVID vaccine is required. Harvest Homes has served the St. Johns neighborhood of North Portland since 1965 and was the first assisted living community in Oregon to earn JCAHO accreditation.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
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.
Good written communication skills and ability to 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 means of transportation or commuting to work.

Responsibilities

Deliver services and assist with activities of daily living as outlined in each resident’s Service Plan, 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 other 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.