Caregiver - Avamere at Chestnut Lane / Gresham, OR

Caregiver

Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Day shift (6:00 AM - 2:00PM), Thursday-Monday
Wage: $22.28-$29.07/hr DOE

Attendance bonus: The perfect attendance bonus in a pay period will be $100.00 for a full-time employee and $75.00 for a part-time employee.

Location: Avamere at Chestnut Lane - 1219 NE 6th St., Gresham, OR 97030

Avamere at Chestnut Lane is a Deaf and DeafBlind Community.
The ideal candidate will be someone proficient in ASL or willing to learn.

Apply at www.TeamAvamere.com

Job Summary
The caregiver's duties encompass a wide range of tasks, including assisting with activities of daily living, emotional support, housekeeping, and ensuring the resident's safety and well-being.

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities

Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs):

• Personal Hygiene: Helping with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting. 
• Mobility Assistance: Supporting residents with walking, transferring, and using mobility aids. 
• Meal Preparation: Assisting with setting up meals, cutting up food if needed, and removing trays from rooms.

Emotional Support and Companionship:

• Providing Emotional Support: Offering empathy, listening to residents, and providing encouragement. 
• Companionship: Engaging in conversations, activities, and social interactions to combat loneliness and isolation. 

 Housekeeping:

• Maintaining a clean and safe environment, including laundry, cleaning, and tidying up. 

 Health Monitoring and Medical Advocacy:

• Observing residents for changes in health, reporting concerns to medical professionals, and monitoring vital signs. 

Other:

• Answer resident calls for assistance timely.
• Maintain a clean, comfortable, and safe work environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information. 
• Maintain a safe work environment.  Report safety concerns in the resident apartments to the supervisor.
• Assists with the orientation of new residents and staff when assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager or supervisor.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Prefer experience as a Caregiver in a Memory Care Unit and or Assisted Living Facility.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain active CPR/First Aid Certification during employment.  
• Must have the ability to obtain a Food Handler’s Card. 
• Experience in electronic medical records documentation.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Friendly, attentive, and professional demeanor with residents and guests. 
• A genuine desire to improve the quality of life for seniors.
• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.

We believe caring for others starts with caring for our own teams. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind—so you can focus on making a difference every day.

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible. - Benefits eligible at 30+ hours/week.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with discretionary employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Premium Pay for Holidays worked, conditions apply
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Canopy: Free, confidential support for mental health, stress, family needs & work/life balance
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account)
• Voluntary & Supplemental Insurance Options: Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, plus Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Services.
• 5% ASL Proficiency Bonus upon testing evaluation

The company reserves the right to revise the duties set forth in this job description at its discretion. 

This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement with SEIU 503

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify

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