Residential Care Associate I - 5636

ColumbiaCare Services•Central Point, OR

15h•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for Two (2) Residential Care Associate I's to join our team at our Twin Pines RTF in Central Point, Oregon! The Residential Care Associate I will provide caring companionship and assistance with daily tasks to clients. They will provide personal care services and support that helps individuals develop appropriate daily living skills and independent activities of daily living to increase or maintain their level of functioning. The Residential Care Associate I will assist with meal preparation, clean-up, and food purchasing, while encouraging client participation. Under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, they will pass medications and perform delegated medical care as prescribed by the client’s primary care provider. They will transport clients to and from the program as necessary to engage and provide treatment services. They will maintain compliance with established productivity standards for documentation of services. This position falls under the AFSCME bargaining unit. Wages, benefits, and working conditions are set in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. With our MHACBO-accredited training program, you will earn CEUs towards applicable mental health certifications, while attending your required, paid training, and receiving qualified clinical supervision gaining on-the-job experience. Twin Pines is a co-ed, 16-bed Residential Treatment Facility serving adults living with a mental illness. The program is non-locked and co-ed. Twin Pines features multiple community/shared-living spaces including a living room with fireplace, a beautiful large kitchen and dining areas, private individual bedrooms, and enclosed outdoor gathering spots. ColumbiaCare Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Requirements

Caregiving and/or mental health experience (personal or professional) is preferred
A dedication to the wellbeing of each resident and helping them complete their activities of daily living (ADL’s) and independent activities of daily living (IADL’s).
Driving is an essential function of this position.
Successful applicants must provide a valid driver's license from their state of residence or obtain and submit one within 30 days of hire.
Maintain a safe driving record.
Ability to pass a DHS criminal background check.
Must be 18 or older at the time of hire.
Successfully complete crisis de-escalation and CPR trainings, which require performing various physical, hands-on maneuvers and techniques and may require an individual to lift and transfer clients.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual or Multilingual candidates

Responsibilities

Provide caring companionship and assistance with daily tasks to clients.
Provide personal care services and support that helps individuals develop appropriate daily living skills and independent activities of daily living to increase or maintain their level of functioning.
Assist with meal preparation, clean-up, and food purchasing, while encouraging client participation.
Pass medications and perform delegated medical care as prescribed by the client’s primary care provider.
Transport clients to and from the program as necessary to engage and provide treatment services.
Maintain compliance with established productivity standards for documentation of services.

Benefits

Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plans
Flexible Spending Account
Generous Paid Time Off
Whole Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program
Professional development and training opportunities
100% Vested Retirement Plan w/ up to 6% Match
Holiday Pay (9)
Paid Time Off for Mental Health
Company Paid Life Insurance
Spontaneous & Longevity Bonuses
Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Tobacco Cessation Program
Vocational Training Program: Accelerated training path towards QMHA certification