What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver Training Specialist position at New Horizons?
Hi. We’re New Horizons In-Home Care! We care for older adults beginning to need some help around the house, seniors who want to continue living at home, individuals with disabilities, and medically fragile children. We’ve been providing care to the Oregon community for over 30 years.
We are excited to announce the opening of our new office in the Warrenton/Astoria area! This expansion allows us to extend our services and support to more individuals and families in Northwest Oregon.
We’re looking for a Caregiver Training Specialist to join us at our award-winning, people-first company. If you’re looking to make a difference, enjoy spending time with others, and want to join a fun and supportive community then you’ve come to the right place!
We believe great care starts with taking care of our people. And this role is essential in delivering our mission to empower well-being through comprehensive care and companionship.
Why people love working at New Horizons:
We’re a people-first company. That means everyone earns a living wage with endless opportunities for growth within the company. We’re proud of our popular staff incentive program, where you can earn points for everyday successes. Cash in points for fun prizes—our prize catalog is filled with 10,000 options!
- We offer health benefits, paid time off, and paid maternity leave to support your well-being and that of your family.
- We encourage growth and education at New Horizons, offering scholarship opportunities and an annual $500 education credit—which you can use toward cooking classes, CPR certifications, wellness courses, and more.
Responsibilities:
- Train new employees in agency policies and conduct effective training and orientation sessions
- Train Caregivers in basic and caregiver skills as needed
- Identify and assess future and current training needs
- Deploy a wide variety of training methods
- Mentor new caregivers to ensure a successful transition into the field
- Maintain a keen understanding of training trends, development and best practices
- Ensure that all Caregivers providing services meet the OAR qualification
- Will be required to work as a Caregiver at times
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years caregiver experience with advanced skills or CNA certification
- Teaching/training experience, preferred in basic caregiving skills
- Computer proficiency in multiple software programs, Google Suites, Microsoft Office with Scheduling software a plus
- Strong organizational skills including effective time management , attention to detail and handling multiple tasks while determining priorities
- Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work well on a team within a fast-paced environment
- Certified CPR, First Aid, Food Handlers
- Must have a valid drivers license and current auto insurance
- CNA preferred
EEOC Statement
New Horizons is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process, including the application process.
If you need assistance in completing your application, please call (541) 687-8851.
Work Location: In person
Salary : $500
