What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Caregiver - Washington County position at WorkSource Oregon?
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Join the team and hang out with some amazing seniors. This employer offers in house skills training, CPR/first aid and everything you need to feel supported and confident in your work.
Caring for seniors requires a warm smile and a compassionate heart. Caregivers work in homes and senior living communities to help seniors age in place.
Our caregivers help with cooking, house cleaning, grocery shopping or pet care with one family and assist with showering, dressing, companionship and feeding with another.
Our caregivers are motivated and flexible - they find ways to go above and beyond expectations to provide amazing care to our seniors.
Minimum Requirements:
* 18 years or older
Preferred (Not Required):
- Paid or unpaid caregiving experience
- Memory care experience
Job Duties:
- Assist clients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and getting to and from activities and appointment
- Allow and encourage clients to do as much of their own care as possible
- Prepare meals according to directions from clients and family
- Encourage clients to eat a proper diet and take adequate fluids while respecting the right to free choice
- Initiate and participate in activities or programs, and supports friendships with other friends and family
- Maintain client ADL and care notes in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy and procedures
- Document medication given as applicable, leisure activities, incidents, and observation and report any changes in client condition and/or behavior and visitors
- Observe and report the health and emotional condition to nurse or care manager
- Assists clients with medication as defined in medication procedure; assists or supervises residents who self-administer medications; follows physician orders and state laws to administer medications to clients who cannot self-administer their medications
- Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the clients, perform general housekeeping
- Follow proper procedures in emergency situations
- Encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers
Employer Notes:
- Driver's license and reliable transportation is helpful, but not required
- Employer will run a background check prior to the first day of employment
Locations:
- Part time in Hillsboro/Beaverton , day shift hours.
- SW Portland, Tualatin, Tigard, Sherwood day shift part time - longer shifts available 8pm-8am or 8am-8pm on weekends
Pay - Schedule - Benefits:
- $17.00 to $21.00 per Hour, Depending On Experience, Depending on Qualifications, Plus Shift Differential
- Medical, Dental, Retirement, Profit Sharing, Sick Pay, PTO and Travel Expenses
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid sick time
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $21
