Memory Care Caregiver

About the role

Touchmark in the West Hills is Portland's premier full-service retirement community, dedicated to enriching the lives of residents and their families through five-star hospitality, exceptional services, and a culture of compassion. We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Memory Care Caregiver to join our talented team. As a Caregiver in our Memory Care neighborhood, you will play a meaningful role in supporting residents living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Every day, you will have the opportunity to provide person-centered care that promotes dignity, comfort, familiarity, and emotional well-being in a safe and nurturing environment. Your calm presence, patience, and ability to create moments of connection will make a lasting difference not only in the lives of residents, but also in the peace of mind of their families.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, hygiene, dressing, mobility, dining support, and toileting
• Remain attentive to each resident's unique cognitive needs, routines, and preferences
• Provide reassurance, redirection, and meaningful engagement to help reduce anxiety and foster a sense of security and belonging
• Build trusting relationships with residents and become an essential part of their daily comfort, joy, and quality of life

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Willing to obtain CPR/First Aid certification
• Genuine passion for supporting older adults living with memory loss, dementia, or Alzheimer's
• Provide compassionate care and emotional support using the Full Life™ Approach to dementia care, focusing on relationship-based support and preserving dignity
• Skilled in providing gentle cueing, redirection, reassurance, and structured support for residents experiencing cognitive changes
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to remain calm and tactful when interacting with residents, families, visitors, and team members
• Desire to continue learning and growing in dementia care best practices
• Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism at all times
• Value the importance of creating purposeful moments of connection, familiarity, and joy throughout each resident's day

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to Touchmark's values of excellence, teamwork, hospitality, integrity, and compassion, while inspiring others to be allies, friends, and givers

Pay

• Wage: $20.80 to $24.32 per hour plus $1.00 evening differential, DOE

Schedule

• Evening positions needed (2:00 pm – 10:00 pm)

Benefits

• Paid time off (including holidays)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and eligible dependents
• Education assistance
• Bonus and retirement plans
• Health care, dependent care, and commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
• On-Demand Pay allows you to access pay as you earn it
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental insurance options