Part-time Caregiver

Vanda Health

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Portland, Oregon

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provide physical and psychological support to residents by assisting with activities of daily living and monitoring health status. Foster a supportive community environment and maintain detailed documentation of care provided in electronic portals.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent and are at least 18 years old. You possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a genuine desire to work with seniors and a value for respecting elders.

Must Have Skills for ATS

HIPAA

MARs

Food Handlers card

First Aid

CPR

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Harvest Homes - Portland , OR 97203Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $18.00 - $18.50Job Shift: SwingHarvest Homes is hiring passionate and dedicated Caregivers to join our team. Come grow with us and apply today! About Harvest Homes: Harvest Homes has been a fixture in the St. Johns neighborhood of North Portland since 1965. For almost six decades, we have been touching lives with love by providing multi-level and multifaceted care in our Assisted Living and Memory Care communities. We take great pride in our long legacy of care, having served hundreds and hundreds of older adults over the years, and strive to always go the extra mile for our residents and give them a special place to call home. We firmly believe that a strong community, excellent care, and a passionate commitment to serving seniors begin and end with love. Additionally, we are the first assisted living community in Oregon to earn the JCAHO accreditation. Job Overview: Care staff are the backbone of the organization and the first, last, and most frequent point of contact with residents each day. As a caregiver with us, you will assist the resident in maintaining their independence and quality of life by performing tasks and duties to support the resident’s physical and psychological health. Additionally, you'll promote the Harvest Homes culture by fostering resident engagement and belonging, encouraging individual choice, and creating opportunities where residents can experience purpose and self-fulfillment. You must have strong interpersonal skills, effective communication, and an empathetic understanding of the resident and their history and strengths. In this role, you must be people-oriented, self-directed, and a builder of authentic relationships. Compensation Range: Caregiver—$18.00 to $18.50 (based on experience level) Shifts: Sunday, 10pm-6am; Saturday-Sunday, 2pm-10pm Location: 6921 N Roberts Ave., Portland, Oregon 97203 Job Responsibilities (not limited to): Deliver services and assist with Activities of Daily Life (ADLs) as outlined in a resident’s Service Plan (SP) with respect, empathy, competence, and encouragement throughout the resident’s day. Maintain patient stability by monitoring vital signs and weight and document as necessary. Assist with ADLs such as dressing, showering, toileting, incontinence care, eating, and grooming. Follow and consistently build the simple routines and organizational structures of the community. Actively participate in the community with the residents, families and other staff. Document detailed reporting of the ADL care completed and any observations made in the electronic portal, MARs, or handwritten reports, etc. as required. Identify and promptly report changes in resident health status and/or daily routine in the Daily Team huddle, to the RCC and RN/LPN, and in the Progress Notes. Attend and participate in daily team huddles and pass downs, staff meetings, family night, service planning meetings, etc. Keep up-to-date on required training and in-service hours (not less than 12 hours per year for ALF and 16 hours per year for RCF) including Food Handlers card, First Aid (CPR if required), dementia training, and other state and company-mandated trainings. Comply with HIPAA by protecting confidential patient information. Follow Harvest Homes procedures and adhere to the guidelines set forth for processes that have been put in place. *You must be a U.S. citizen and reside within the State of Oregon to apply. *Please have reliable means of transportation/commuting to work. *We do not offer VISA sponsorship or relocation assistance. *You must be 18 to apply.* **Equal Opportunity Employer, No Covid vaccine is required.** To learn more about us, visit https://harvesthomes.us/ We look forward to hearing from you! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact careers@vandahealth.net Qualifications Must be 18 years of age or older. High school diploma or equivalent. Value and respect of elders. Strong desire to work with seniors. Speak, read, and write English. Excellent oral communication. Good reading comprehension skills. Good written communication with the ability to correspond and document properly in charts and eMAR Able to turn and move individuals who require assistance. Able to stay on feet and remain active throughout the shift. Must be able to bend, stoop, twist, reach, and squat often throughout the shift. 50-pound lifting requirement.

Vanda Health

Vanda Health is the locally-owned choice for senior living management and consulting in the Pacific Northwest. Our dedicated team of senior living professionals includes nurses, care staff, administrators, operations and facility specialists, and marketers. We have expertise in Independent Living, Assisted Living, Residential Care, Memory Care, and Adult Foster Homes and are always ready to roll up our sleeves to provide guidance and ongoing support to any community in need. Our goal, whether we are at your community once or in an ongoing role, is to leave our mark through encouragement, empowerment, and a spirit of innovation. We believe that our impact and success can be best measured by the experiences we create for residents and seniors. We are ready to work side-by-side with your team to improve resident experiences and outcomes. Together, we can take senior living to new heights. In 2017, Raeann Voorhies began turning her visions for community-based care into reality when she established Voorhies and Associates Senior Living Management and Consulting. At the time, V and A was a one woman operation, with Raeann serving as the owner/operator/nurse consultant. Through long days, hard work, creative thinking, and the willingness to always go above and beyond, the V and A business grew beyond Raeann’s wildest imagination. In 2021, V and A officially became Vanda Health. Vanda Health reflects that our company is so much more than a few individuals working in quality improvement. We are a team of senior living professionals with decades of experience in community-based care. We are experts in nursing, administration, operations, facilities, marketing, and sales.
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