Residential Care Associate I - 5860
About The Position
ColumbiaCare Services is hiring a Residential Care Associate I for its Aspen Hill RTF in Portland, Oregon. The role provides companionship, assistance with daily tasks, personal care, and support for clients as they develop daily living skills and independent activities of daily living to increase or maintain their level of functioning. Duties include supporting meal preparation, cleanup, and food purchasing while encouraging client participation; passing medications and providing delegated medical care as prescribed under the guidance of a Registered Nurse; transporting clients to and from the program as needed for treatment services; and documenting services in compliance with established productivity standards. The position is part-time, scheduled Friday through Monday from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. It is represented by the AFSCME bargaining unit, with wages, benefits, and working conditions governed by the collective bargaining agreement. Employees must maintain access to a compatible smartphone that supports the organization’s approved multi-factor authentication application. Aspen Hill RTF is a non-secure, 8-bed residential treatment facility in Portland providing community-based mental health treatment. Services may include personal care, medication management and administration, individual and group therapy, skills training, case management, nursing consultation, and assistance with community activities. The position includes paid training through ColumbiaCare’s MHACBO-accredited program, CEUs toward applicable mental health certifications, qualified clinical supervision, and on-the-job experience.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old at the time of hire.
- Provide a valid driver’s license from the state of residence, or obtain and submit one within 30 days of hire.
- Maintain a safe driving record.
- Pass a DHS criminal background check.
- Complete crisis de-escalation and CPR trainings, including required physical, hands-on maneuvers and techniques.
- Be able to perform the physical demands of the position, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 40 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Caregiving and/or mental health experience, personal or professional, is preferred.
- Dedication to residents’ wellbeing and helping them complete activities of daily living and independent activities of daily living.
Responsibilities
- Provide caring companionship and assistance with clients’ daily tasks and personal care.
- Support clients in developing daily living skills and independent activities of daily living to increase or maintain their level of functioning.
- Assist with meal preparation, cleanup, and food purchasing while encouraging client participation.
- Pass medications and perform delegated medical care as prescribed under the guidance of a Registered Nurse.
- Transport clients to and from the program as necessary to engage in and receive treatment services.
- Document services in compliance with established productivity standards.
- Maintain access to a compatible smartphone capable of supporting the organization’s approved multi-factor authentication application.
Benefits
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
- Flexible Spending Account
- Generous paid time off
- Whole Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program
- Professional development and training opportunities
- 100% vested retirement plan with up to 6% match
- Holiday pay for 9 holidays
- Paid time off for mental health
- Company-paid life insurance
- Spontaneous and longevity bonuses
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- Employee Assistance Program and Tobacco Cessation Program
- Vocational Training Program with an accelerated path toward QMHA certification
- Paid required training
- CEUs toward applicable mental health certifications
- Qualified clinical supervision and on-the-job experience
- NOC differential of $3.00 per hour for qualifying hours worked between 10:00 p.m. and 8:30 a.m.
- Secure Program differential of $2.00 per hour for eligible secure programs
- Bilingual differential of 5% for employees meeting program qualifications
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
