Caregiver - Trustwell Living at River Run Place

Trustwell Living in Eugene, OR is currently hiring for Caregivers and Med Techs who want to make a difference in the lives of our senior community!

Are you looking for a career where you will make a difference in the lives of our deserving seniors while receiving great wages, flexibility in a having a set schedule and an amazing benefits package? We have got a position open for you!!

We offer competitive wages starting at $18 / hr for caregivers and $19 / hr for med techs! Those are just our starting wages as we will pay more depending on experience!

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for Resident services and other duties as assigned, and the appropriate delegation of duties to the other staff and volunteers. Duties include personal services housekeeping, laundry, social-recreational activities, delegated tasks, medication assistance, meal services, and other tasks as needed for Resident well-being.

REPORTS TO:HEALTH SERVICES DIRECTOR/DESIGNEE

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Adheres to and conveys philosophy of supporting dignity, privacy, independence, choice, individuality, and a home-like environment for Resident.
2. Receives and gives report from the previous shift.
3. Reviews assignments with Designated Supervisor.
4. Reads the staff communication records and maintains familiarity with Resident records as required.
5. Assists with orientation of new staff to job responsibilities.
6. Assists with instrumental activities of daily living, ADL’s, environmental orientation, assistance with other care while encouraging self-care and independence.
7. Assists with setting up, serving meals, and cleaning up afterwards.
8. Provides services as indicated on Resident service plans, including but not limited to bathing assistance, toileting assistance, transfer, and mobility assistance.
9. Demonstrates knowledge of and follows infection control procedures.
10. Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for Residents, staff, and visitors, including housekeeping services for Residents.
11. Observes problems, concerns, and issues with Resident units, the building, and the grounds and communicates them appropriately.
12. Observes changes in Resident status, needs, or preferences and communicates them appropriately.
13. Observes other problems and communicates them appropriately.
14. Observes all work, safety, and administrative rules.
15. Adheres to all established policies and procedures.
16. Records Resident information as required..
17. Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to procedures for fire, life safety, disaster, security, work, safety, and other emergency situations.
18. Assists with individual Resident and group social recreational activities.
19. Notifies nurse, and/or designated agent(s) of Resident status/change as appropriate.
20. Performs other duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

1. Willingness to adhere to assisted living principles in providing services.
2. Ability/willingness to perform all position responsibilities adequately.
3. Keeps all information confidential.
4. Maintains acceptable attendance record/follows work schedule.
5. Displays cleanliness, good grooming, personal appearance and follows dress requirements consistently.
6. Organizes and utilizes time appropriately toward accomplishing assigned tasks; requires minimal supervision.
7. Displays mature behavior and attitude in speech and action.
8. Interacts in professional manner with Residents, public and co-workers. Works cooperatively with management. Displays willingness to assist co-workers when situation requires.
9. Ability to communicate effectively with your peers
10. Ability to spend long periods on feet and to ambulate quickly.
11. Ability to work safely and to recognize potentially dangerous situations.
12. Ability/willingness to follow all policies and procedures.
13. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally; 35 pounds regularly.
14. Routinely requires pushing, pulling, bending, walking, reaching, and stooping.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

12– 24 months experience is preferred in a similar position (we will train the right one!). CPR/First Aid certified preferred, but we can also help you obtain these if not applicable to you.

EDUCATION:

Twelve (12) plus years of education preferred. Attendance at mandatory in-service training. Maintain CPR/First Aid Certification. Meet in-service training hours required for job classification and position.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance through United Health Care for FT employees
• Life, Accident, short term and long term leave insurances available
• Generous PTO accrual
• 401k
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Perks Program!!
• Double Time on (6) Holidays and Much more!!

Come join the fun at River Run! We are a smaller group of staff as our building is on the smaller side, but that makes us all close and family like! We would love to welcome you in!! Hope to hear from you soon!