Caregiver

Type: Full-Time
Shift: Various shifts/schedule, Weekend availability needed
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

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

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
• Assist in providing a safe environment for residents
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, calm, and joy
• Document and communicate resident changes and complete all reports in a timely manner
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care in accordance with HIPAA guidelines

 Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High-School diploma or equivalent
• HCA license preferred
• Must have or obtain (within 30-days of employment) First Aid & CPR Certification
• Must have or obtain a Food Handlers Card within 30 days of employment
• Knowledge and experience caring for and interacting with elders
  

Benefits:

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

“At Avamere Communities, we love to celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. We value diversity and believe forming teams in which everyone can their true, authentic self is key to our success “We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status."

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

Arete Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify