Caregiver - Day Shift

Job Description: This opportunity is located at Sherwood Pines RCF in Veneta, Oregon. Veneta is just a short 15-20 minute drive from west Eugene. Sherwood Pines is a 16-bed memory care facility. Preference will be given to the applicant who is also willing to work as a caregiver on the weekend or assist in various positions such as a shower aide or activities assistant.

There is a weekend differential available.

• Must be able to pass a background check and complete preservice dementia, preservice infection prevention, and caregiver training.
• Treat all community members with respect, dignity, and compassion.
• Support and perform care as specified in the community member service plan.
• Assure community members are accounted for.
• Observe community members for changes in condition and report any significant changes.
• Respond to emergency situations according to current policies and procedures.
• Completed incident reports per policy on assigned shift.
• Take and record vitals into community members’ charts.
• Promptly respond to calls.
• Tidy community members’ rooms and other common areas around the facility.
• Change linens and remove garbage.
• Complete laundry and ensure it is delivered back to the room in a timely manner.
• Transfer and escort community members following care plans and safe practices.
• Document care provided.
• Read and contribute to shifting reports and care notes to ensure continuity of care.
• Administer medications after medication class and approval from the Administrator.
• Report to the Administrator any signs of community member abuse or witnessed misappropriation.
• Have a neat and clean appearance and adhere to the dress code as policy indicates.
• Perform other duties as assigned or delegated by the nurse verbally or in writing.