Caregiver - Assisted Living - Avamere at Bethany

About the role

The caregiver's duties encompass a wide range of tasks, including assisting with activities of daily living, emotional support, housekeeping, and ensuring the resident's safety and well-being.

Location: Avamere at Bethany – 16360 NW Avamere Ct, Portland, OR 97229.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Personal Hygiene – helping with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Mobility Assistance – supporting residents with walking, transferring, and using mobility aids.
• Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Meal Preparation – assisting with setting up meals, cutting up food if needed, and removing trays from rooms.
• Emotional Support and Companionship: Providing Emotional Support – offering empathy, listening to residents, and providing encouragement.
• Emotional Support and Companionship: Companionship – engaging in conversations, activities, and social interactions to combat loneliness and isolation.
• Housekeeping: Maintaining a clean and safe environment, including laundry, cleaning, and tidying up.
• Health Monitoring and Medical Advocacy: Observing residents for changes in health, reporting concerns to medical professionals, and monitoring vital signs.
• Other: Answer resident calls for assistance timely.
• Other: Maintain a clean, comfortable, and safe work environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
• Other: Maintain confidentiality of resident information.
• Other: Maintain a safe work environment.
• Other: Report safety concerns in the resident apartments to the supervisor.
• Other: Assists with the orientation of new residents and staff when assigned.
• Other: Perform other duties as assigned by the manager or supervisor.

Requirements

• Prefer experience as a Caregiver in a Memory Care Unit and/or Assisted Living Facility.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain active CPR/First Aid Certification during employment.
• Must have the ability to obtain a Food Handler's Card.
• Experience in electronic medical records documentation.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Friendly, attentive, and professional demeanor with residents and guests.
• A genuine desire to improve the quality of life for seniors.
• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.

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 Exp