Residential Care Associate I - 5857
About The Position
ColumbiaCare Services is seeking a Residential Care Associate I for its Bell Cove RTH/PSRB in Brookings, Oregon. The role provides companionship, personal care, and assistance with daily tasks to adults living with mental illness, supporting their daily living skills and independence. Duties include assisting with meal preparation, cleanup, and food purchasing while encouraging client participation; passing medications and performing delegated medical care under a Registered Nurse’s guidance and as prescribed by clients’ primary care providers; transporting clients to and from the program for treatment services; and documenting services in compliance with productivity standards. Bell Cove is a co-ed, five-bed residential treatment home. The position is covered by the AFSCME bargaining unit, with wages, benefits, and working conditions set by the collective bargaining agreement. Employees must maintain access to a compatible smartphone that supports the organization’s approved multi-factor authentication application. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. This is a full-time swing-shift position. Pay is $21.42–$22.07 per hour, depending on experience and credentials, with possible differentials for eligible secure-program work, qualifying overnight hours, and bilingual qualifications. The employer provides paid training and clinical supervision through its MHACBO-accredited training program, with CEUs toward applicable mental health certifications.
Requirements
- Dedication to residents’ wellbeing and to helping them complete activities of daily living and independent activities of daily living.
- Valid driver’s license from the state of residence, or ability to obtain and submit one within 30 days of hire.
- Maintain a safe driving record.
- Ability to pass a DHS criminal background check.
- Maintain access to a compatible smartphone capable of supporting the organization’s approved multi-factor authentication application.
- Be at least 18 years old at the time of hire.
- Successfully complete crisis de-escalation and CPR trainings, including required physical, hands-on maneuvers and techniques.
Nice To Haves
- Caregiving and/or mental health experience, personal or professional, is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide caring companionship and assistance with clients’ daily tasks.
- Provide personal care and support to help clients develop daily living skills and independent activities of daily living and maintain or increase their functioning.
- Assist with meal preparation, cleanup, and food purchasing while encouraging client participation.
- Pass medications and perform delegated medical care under a Registered Nurse’s guidance and as prescribed by clients’ primary care providers.
- Transport clients to and from the program as necessary to engage in and receive treatment services.
- Maintain compliance with established productivity standards for documentation of services.
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
- Paid time off for mental health
- Company-paid life insurance
- Spontaneous and longevity bonuses
- Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Employee Assistance Program and tobacco cessation program
- Vocational Training Program with an accelerated training path toward QMHA certification
- Paid required training and clinical supervision through the MHACBO-accredited training program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
