Miramont Pointe: Caregiver/Med Aide

Clackamas, OR, USA Starting at $16.25 Hourly Full Time Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k Match, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Plans Who are you?You might be a new high school graduate, a customer service champion or an administrative mastermind considering making a change into the healthcare realm but don’t know where to start …You may also be an experienced in-home caregiver ready to join a team in a community setting …You may be well versed in the world of caregiving in a community setting but looking for the right place to call home …Who are we?Regardless of who you are, the Miramont Pointe team takes pride in providing an environment that welcomes any background or experience level. We love to train and we love to see our work-family grow! Here are some of many great things about working with Miramont: Our training process is geared towards individual experience levelsEnjoy a supportive management team here to help you learn and growGain your jogging and watch yourself advance in our companyFind long-lasting fulfillment through impacting the lives of our residentsEnjoy competitive benefits and wage scales Apply today to learn more about the many things that make our community a place worth working for!What will you be doing? Perform simple procedures as an extension of therapy services under the direction and supervision of the nurse, eg range of motion exercises, assistance in ambulation or exercises.Performs personal care activities including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, skin care / nail care, oral hygiene, shaving, dressing, and others as directed / requested.Performs household services essential to health care at home including meal preparation / feeding, laundry and ironing, changing / laundering bed linens, light housekeeping and other services as offered.Initiates and participates in leisure activities provided for residents. Encourages residents to socialize and participate in planned activities or programs and to develop friendships with other residents.Observes and documents the health and emotional condition of each resident, promptly reporting all changes to the nurse.Responds promptly and courteously to resident requests for assistance and emergency pull cords.Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for residents by observing infection control practices, following facility guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to the nurse.Assist residents in preparing and transporting for appointments and social programs.Assist with moving and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.Assist residents to walk with or without self-help devices as instructed. What do you need?Must possess the ability to make independent decisions and follow instructions. Must be able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies / personnel, and the general public. Must be able to speak, write and understand English in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, employees, residents, and families. Miramont Pointe