Job Description
WE ARE LOOKING FOR A FULL-TIME MONDAY-FRIDAY 9AM-5PM CAREGIVER FOR THE TIGARD AREA!!
Are you looking for a compassionate and empathetic employer that cares as much about their employees as they do their clients? If so, come join the team at A Place at Home where we help our clients feel right at home, in their home.
At APH, our mission statement is “providing care solutions, where and when you need us” because we C.A.R.E. Care to us means:
- Compassionate
- Accountability
- Respectful
- Ethical
We show our caregivers we care by:
· Flexible scheduling
· Employee of the Month recognition and bonus
· Employee of the Year flown to Headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska and given $1,000 bonus!
· Employee Referral Bonus- NO LIMIT!
· Paid Training
· Pay increase based on work performance and completed training
· Competitive Pay- With Overtime compensation for 40+ hours a week
· Work-Life Balance
· Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance available for 35+ hours after just 60 daysClients are located throughout the greater Portland Metro area.
Position Overview: The Caregiver is responsible for the basic daily care of the client. Caregivers will help maintain care records for the client and communicate with other members of the care team. Caregivers report to the Office Manager.
Essential Functions:
To enable patients to stay in their homes by monitoring and recording the client’s physical and mental condition.
To maintain a safe, secure and healthy client environment by following necessary standards and procedures.
To provide client support and personal services.
To protect the home health care company by adhering to professional standards, home care policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
To follow HIPAA guidelines regarding all client PHI.
Responsibility of a Caregiver:
Monitors client condition by observing physical and mental conditions, intake/output, and reports any changes to the Administrator and or Alternate Administrator.
Provides personal services such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
Assist in planning and preparing meals and snacks according to specific dietary requirements as outlined in the client’s care plan.
If necessary, the caregiver will help with client feedings.
Observe conditions of the client’s residence. Report on any changes to the following:
Client’s physical behavior
Client’s mental behavior
Potentially unsafe environment changes to the supervising Administrator and or Alternate Administrator.
Enhances service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests.
Explains the necessary procedure to the client prior to performing it.
Light housekeeping duties as needed.
Maintains continuity of client care by documenting and communicating with other caregivers in the client’s care plan (book) and in the system.
Participate in in-services and training as required.
Skills/Qualifications:
Independence, flexibility, good judgment, strong verbal and written communication, physiological knowledge, nutrition, ability to maintain a good client relationship, listening skills, time management, creates a safe environment, health promotion and maintenance, nursing skills, client service oriented, and emotional control.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Characteristics:
Dependable, team player, efficient, personable, works well with others (especially elderly), flexible, compassionate.
Education/Skills Requirements:.
Background check and complete a drug test and randomly thereafter.
Able to effectively use mobile app for note taking and clocking in/out.
Physically able to perform duties of the position.
Good oral and written communication skills.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Bending, stooping, walking and general physical demands of light housekeeping.
Standing for prolonged periods.
Able to lift 25 lbs.
Paid training!
Competitive Pay – Overtime paid over 40 hours/week
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Available to Those Who Work 35 hours per week, After ONLY 60 DAYS!
Flexible Scheduling
Employee Referral Bonus-No Limit!
Employee of the Month Recognition and Bonus
Pay increase based on work performance and completed training
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Experience in an In-Home Care and/or Assisted Living preferred, but not necessary Passion to Care Background check, Elder Abuse check, and drug test will be performed
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.50 - $20.00 per hour
COVID-19 considerations: To stay safe from the pandemic, we provide our caregivers with thermometers, gloves, cloth and medical masks, and refillable hand sanitizer.
A PLACE AT HOME has a special purpose to help people of all ages have a safe home life with comfort, independence, and dignity. We believe our clients and their families deserve in-home care delivered with compassion, professional excellence, accountability and reliability – our core values.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: $17.50 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
· 401(k)
· Dental insurance
· Flexible schedule
· Health insurance
· Paid time off
· Referral program
· Vision insurance
Schedule:
· 12 hour shift
· 4 hour shift
· 8 hour shift
· After school
· Day shift
· Evening shift
· Holidays
· Monday to Friday
· Night shift
· Overtime
· Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
· Bonus pay
COVID-19 considerations:
We provide all necessary PPE and follow recommended guidelines to maintain a 100% safety for all.
Ability to commute/relocate:
· Portland, OR 97206: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
· Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
· Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: One location