Residential Care Associate I - 5859
About The Position
ColumbiaCare Services is seeking a Residential Care Associate I for its Aspen Hill RTF in Portland, Oregon. The role provides caring companionship and assistance with daily tasks, personal care, and support to help clients develop daily living skills and independent activities of daily living, increasing or maintaining their level of functioning. The associate assists with meal preparation, clean-up, and food purchasing while encouraging client participation. Under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, the associate passes medications and performs delegated medical care as prescribed by clients’ primary care providers. The role also transports clients to and from the program as necessary to engage in and receive treatment services and maintains compliance with established productivity standards for service documentation. The position is covered by the AFSCME bargaining unit; wages, benefits, and working conditions are set in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. Employees must maintain access to a compatible smartphone capable of supporting the organization’s approved multi-factor authentication application. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (full-time swing).
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old at the time of hire, as required for direct care staff.
- 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.
- Maintain access to a compatible smartphone capable of supporting the organization’s approved multi-factor authentication application.
- Demonstrate dedication to residents’ wellbeing and helping them complete activities of daily living and independent activities of daily living.
- Successfully complete crisis de-escalation and CPR trainings, which involve physical, hands-on maneuvers and techniques and may require lifting and transferring clients.
Nice To Haves
- Caregiving and/or mental health experience, personal or professional, is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide companionship, assistance with daily tasks, and personal care to clients.
- 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, clean-up, and food purchasing while encouraging client participation.
- Pass medications and perform delegated medical care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse and as prescribed by the client’s primary care provider.
- Transport clients to and from the program as necessary for engagement and 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 (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 (EAP) 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
