On-Call Caregiver-Behavioral Health

Vanda Health•Gresham, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Come grow with us! Adara Oaks Manor, a residential care facility located in the heart of Gresham, is hiring a passionate and dedicated Caregiver to join our team. Our employees have the opportunity and flexibility to both learn and develop on the job, while also having mentoring and educational opportunities to support advancing their careers. Experience working with folks that have behavioral issues is a plus; however, it is not required. Apply today! About Adara Oaks At Adara Oaks, our goal is to help conquer any personal limitations that our residents may have and offer the opportunity to enjoy every single day of their lives as members of a vibrant community, while supporting their independence, dignity, and choice to make their own decisions. We are dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care for our residents while striving to enrich their physical, social, and emotional well-being. Values like dignity and independence are at the forefront of our service and an integral part of the programs we design for each of our residents individually. With us, everyone is treated like family with the freedom and respect they deserve. Job Overview: As a caregiver with us, you are the backbone of the organization and the first, last, and most frequent point of contact with residents each day. You will assist the resident in maintaining their independence and quality of life by performing tasks and duties to support the resident’s physical and psychological health. Additionally, You’ll promotes the Adara Oaks culture by fostering resident engagement and belonging, encouraging individual choice, and creating opportunities where residents can experience purpose and self-fulfillment. You must have strong interpersonal skills, effective communication, and an empathetic understanding of the resident and their history and strengths. To thrive in this role, you must be people-oriented, self-directed, and a builder of authentic relationships.

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Please have reliable means of transportation/commuting to work.
Must be 18 to apply.
Genuine concern for and ability to work with the elderly.
Knowledge of the requirements for providing care and supervision to the elderly.
Team player.
Ability to follow safe work practices and safety rules.
Ability to handle complaints, graciously.
Ability to transfer learned skills into care giving situations.
Must be able to utilize standard precaution knowledge and infection control measures where required.
Possess sufficient communication and language (orally and written) skills to perform job duties, interpret medical information and communicate with residents, other staff, family members, etc., as needed.
Must be 18 years or older.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with folks that have behavioral issues is a plus; however, it is not required.
Prefer previous work or volunteer service in a health care setting.

Responsibilities

Deliver prescribed treatments as outlined in the Medication Administration Record (MAR)
Deliver medications in a way that provides respect and dignity
Maintain patient stability by monitoring vital signs and weight, testing urine, recording intake and output information, and providing first aid wound care as needed
Accept and accurately perform delegated nursing tasks
Communicate with outside health care professionals in a professional manner
Maintain current resident record for each resident, including but not limited to obtaining current physician orders, clarifying orders, and alert and monthly charting
Document events such as doctors' appointments, medication changes, etc.
Maintain, transcribe, and document in the MAR according to policy and procedure
Deliver services and assist with Activities of Daily Life (ADLs) as outlined in a resident's Service Plan (SP) with respect, empathy, competence, and encouragement throughout the resident's day.
Understand and follow each residents Service Plan
Assist with ADLs such as dressing, showering, toileting, incontinence care, eating, and grooming