Caregiver - Avamere at Waterford

Job Description

Job Description

Caregiver

Setting: Assisted Living Facility

Status: Full Time and Part Time Available!

Location: Avamere at Waterford - 760 Spring Street, Medford, OR 97504

Apply at Teamavamere.com

Join our dedicated team within our Assisted Living Facility in Medford! We are looking for compassionate Caregivers to assist residents with daily living activities, including personal care, meal assistance, and companionship. This role is vital to ensuring a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment for our residents.

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
• 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
• Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

Responsibilities:

• Care for residents and assist in updating each resident’s service plan
• Assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and eating
• Assist with the Life Enrichment Program and encourage residents to participate in activities
• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and foster a calm and cheerful environment
• Document and communicate any changes pertaining to residents and complete all reports in a timely matter
• Assist in providing a safe environment for residents
• Respond to resident calls and emergencies promptly and provide first aid assistance and specialized caregiving as needed
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines

Qualifications:

• Have a 10th grade education or above
• Have knowledge and experience caring for and interacting with elders
• Possess a passion for caregiving and a desire to help others
• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Must have an active CPR/BLS certification

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

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