MC1 Caregiver at Touchmark

Portland, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jul, 26

Salary

24.32

Posted On

06 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Memory care, Dementia care, Alzheimer's care, Personal care, Patient hygiene, Mobility assistance, Dining support, Toileting assistance, Emotional support, Redirection, Communication, Patience, Empathy, Confidentiality, Professionalism

Industry

Wellness and Fitness Services

Description

ETHIC – Excellence, Teamwork, Hospitality, Integrity, and Compassion – steadfastly characterizes our mission to continually enrich the daily lives of residents. We practice these principles with every task and interaction, from personal caregiver assistance to mowing the grass. At Touchmark, we say: I AM AN ALLY • I AM A FRIEND • I AM A GIVER 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. In this role, you will assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, hygiene, dressing, mobility, dining support, and toileting, while remaining attentive to each resident’s unique cognitive needs, routines, and preferences. You will also provide reassurance, redirection, and meaningful engagement to help reduce anxiety and foster a sense of security and belonging. Most importantly, this position offers the privilege of building trusting relationships with remarkable residents and becoming an essential part of their daily comfort, joy, and quality of life. At the end of each shift, you will know your work truly mattered. The ideal candidate will: Demonstrate a strong commitment to Touchmark’s values of excellence, teamwork, hospitality, integrity, and compassion, while inspiring others to be allies, friends, and givers Possess a high school diploma or equivalent Be willing to obtain CPR/First Aid certification Have a 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 Be skilled in providing gentle cueing, redirection, reassurance, and structured support for residents experiencing cognitive changes Show patience, empathy, and the ability to remain calm and tactful when interacting with residents, families, visitors, and team members Possess a 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 Evening positions needed (2:00 pm – 10:00 pm) Wage: $20.80 TO $24.32 per hour plus $1.00 evening differential, DOE Benefits: Touchmark is dedicated to providing the best for our residents, and it all begins with providing the best for our employees. That’s why we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to our team members who work 30+ hours per week which includes: 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 We are looking to hire individuals whose values align with ours and who believe in doing everything they can to lead by example in safety, compassion, and empathy. If that sounds like you, we encourage you to apply. Check us out at www.Touchmark.com. We’re growing. Are you?

Responsibilities

Provide person-centered care for residents with Alzheimer's and dementia, assisting with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, and mobility. Foster a safe and nurturing environment by offering emotional support, reassurance, and meaningful engagement to improve resident well-being.