Memory Care Caregiver

Touchmark • Portland, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Touchmark in the West Hills is Portland’s premier full-service retirement community, dedicated to enriching the lives of residents and their families through five-star hospitality, exceptional services, and a culture of compassion. We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Memory Care Caregiver to join our talented team. As a Caregiver in our Memory Care neighborhood, you will play a meaningful role in supporting residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Every day, you will have the opportunity to provide person-centered care that promotes dignity, comfort, familiarity, and emotional well-being in a safe and nurturing environment. Your calm presence, patience, and ability to create moments of connection will make a lasting difference not only in the lives of residents, but also in the peace of mind of their families. In this role, you will assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, hygiene, dressing, mobility, dining support, and toileting, while remaining attentive to each resident’s unique cognitive needs, routines, and preferences. You will also provide reassurance, redirection, and meaningful engagement to help reduce anxiety and foster a sense of security and belonging. Most importantly, this position offers the privilege of building trusting relationships with remarkable residents and becoming an essential part of their daily comfort, joy, and quality of life. At the end of each shift, you will know your work truly mattered.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Willingness to obtain CPR/First Aid certification
• Genuine passion for supporting older adults living with memory loss, dementia, or Alzheimer’s
• Ability to provide compassionate care and emotional support using the Full Life™ Approach to dementia care, focusing on relationship-based support and preserving dignity
• Skill in providing gentle cueing, redirection, reassurance, and structured support for residents experiencing cognitive changes
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to remain calm and tactful when interacting with residents, families, visitors, and team members
• Desire to continue learning and growing in dementia care best practices
• Maintenance of strict confidentiality and professionalism at all times
• Value the importance of creating purposeful moments of connection, familiarity, and joy throughout each resident’s day

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to Touchmark’s values of excellence, teamwork, hospitality, integrity, and compassion, while inspiring others to be allies, friends, and givers

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, hygiene, dressing, mobility, dining support, and toileting.
• Remain attentive to each resident’s unique cognitive needs, routines, and preferences.
• Provide reassurance, redirection, and meaningful engagement to help reduce anxiety and foster a sense of security and belonging.
• Build trusting relationships with residents.
• Contribute to residents' daily comfort, joy, and quality of life.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED