Caregiver - Bend, United States - Partners In Care

Description

Job Description

Job DescriptionPartners In Care is seeking a Caregiver to make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. The Caregiver is a valued team member who works alongside the Home Care Aide, Registered Nurse, or other licensed staff members to provide safe and excellent patient care to hospice or home health patients in their place of residence.

Compensation: $20-$24 per hour (DOE).
Location: Central Oregon.
Schedule: Full-time, Monday- Friday, 8 am-5 pm.
Travel: Local/regional travel by personal vehicle during the working day, centralized from the Bend office and extending throughout Central Oregon. Mileage reimbursement is provided.

Company Perks:

• Two medical, dental, and vision plans; insurance starts on the 1st of the month following the hire date
• Generous Paid time off.
• $25,000 life insurance policy.
• Short and long-term disability.
• 403b retirement savings with employer match, no vesting required
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits: Legal Shield, AFLAC & MASA Transportation.
• Working for Partners In Care, a community-based nonprofit organization, may make you eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

What You Get to Do:

• Provides patient care alongside licensed staff members in patients' places of residence, including private homes and assisted living facilities.
• Takes direction from licensed staff members when providing patient care.
• Learns and uses safe lifting and patient mobility techniques for two-person care of patients.
• Delivers requested medication and supplies to patients as needed, with documentation in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) if applicable.
• Uses agency-supplied technology including computer-based EMR and mobile phone for communication and documentation.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• At least 18 years of age.
• Ideal candidates will possess six months employment experience in caregiving in private homes or facilities.
• Ability to pass a background test, drug screen, and TB test.
• Current automobile insurance required. A valid Oregon drivers license and reliable transportation.
• Valid CPR certification or able to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Compassion, empathy, and dedication to patient care.

Who We Are: As the largest and oldest provider of home health, palliative care, and hospice services in Central Oregon and one of the largest in Oregon, we provide care to communities throughout the Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties. Partners In Care is unique among other service providers as an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit. Our predominantly mobile workforce of over 200 employees serves patients and their families in a 10,000-square-mile area. About 150 local volunteers work with Partners In Care in fundraising, resource coordination, and other areas of community support.

Culture: We offer a culture of kindness, respect, and learning. We discover what is possible when we come together, allowing our diversity to make us stronger and ensuring all employees, volunteers, patients, and families feel valued and supported.

Company Values: Compassion Dignity Respect Integrity Accountability Community Employees & Volunteers Education Leadership Partnership Stewardship.