Come make a difference in the lives of other people and get paid doing it! We are looking for full time group home staff.

We have full time group home positions available. This house is located in N. Portland near PCC Cascade.

Please read through hours and make sure they are of interest before applying! Hours are as follows :

FT Overnights: Mon-Tues and Fri-Sat 2pm-10am.

Occasional Overtime offered

We will give you the training and tools you need to get the job done. No prior experience needed, just a willingness to assist others, the ability to understand and follow tasks as directed, time-management, excellent listening skills, strong professional boundaries and having a valid driver's license is preferred.

Our Direct Care staff work one-on-one with clients in a group home setting, helping to provide care and assistance with client identified goals; light housekeeping and cooking; companionship and community inclusion; med administration and hygiene assistance; errands, attending appointments, and more!

Of course, there are a few things you do need to have before we can hire you like a High School Diploma or GED, you must be 18 years or older, you must be able to pass a criminal background check per State of Oregon standards and you must pass a pre-employment drug screen (for illegal drugs in the State of Oregon). If you have all these things you are golden and should apply immediately!

Please take a minute to scroll through the entire ad. We list the essential functions of the job so give those a look for a better understanding of the position. Still interested? Awesome! Please apply immediately!

Now you know what we want from you, now here is what you get from us.

FT employees- $18.50

FT employees are eligible to receive up to 8 hours PTO per month after 6 months

100% Company Paid Medical, Dental and Vision insurance through Kaiser Permanente (nothing out of your check and no deducible)

401K with 6% match after 1 year

Flexible Spending Account after 1 year

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts to movies, theme parks, vehicle rentals etc. through Working Advantage

You also have the ability to get some supplemental insurance through Colonial Life to help pay if you are hospitalized and can't work.

We also have an employee Health and Wellness Program we are starting which includes items and services, which help the mind and body. Some examples might include movie tickets, tickets to the theater or a Portland Pickles game, giveaways, etc.

Yeah, those are a lot of great benefits! Working at Westside can be hard work, but it can be rewarding. We value all of our staff and hope they stay with us for the long haul.

If all of this sounds great to you, please apply now. We would love to hear from you. We have a very engaged hiring team who reach out quickly to interview new applicants.

Westside Community Focus Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching independent living skills, as well as providing housing, advocacy and other services that primarily assist adults who have developmental disabilities. We strive to promote the confidence and capability of our clients, encouraging the acquisition and maintenance of valuable life skills necessary to live successfully and productively in the community. We have a large Independent Living Program and three Group Homes.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Supervise client in matter concerning their health and safety. *

Accompany clients in the community via tri-met. *

Attend medical appointments with clients and provide physicians with necessary documentation. *

Monitor medication administration, including documentation of medication errors*.

Prepare meals and assure food is properly stored. *

Maintain accurate performance data (client log or specific data tracking sheets) and assist in completion of ISP goals for client. *

Conduct formal and informal training with residents to help them acquire living skills that can lead to increased independence. *

Submit written Incident Reports of any accidents, injuries or serious problems involving the residents (by the end of your shift). Report any suspected abuse per the abuse reporting procedures as a mandatory reporter. *

Attend and participate in staff meetings and trainings. *

Monitor the appearance of client and offer assistance in personal hygiene issues. Document in the Direct Care T-log or on tracking sheet any specific areas of concern regarding hygiene issues. *

Encourage and assist client in the use of their leisure and recreational time. *

Encourage client to keep his/her room orderly and sanitary. *

Help client protect his/her personal property and learn to care for personal property. *

Record significant occurrences or information that should be shared with other staff in the Direct Care T- log or on tracking sheets. *

Help client maintain his/her personal schedule. *

Model and encourage appropriate socialization skills. *

Maintain scheduled work shifts and trainings. *

Other duties as assigned.

Skills:

Oral Communication Skills

Written Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Reading Skills

Client Relations

Diplomacy

Professionalism

Organization

Planning

Time Management

Computer Literacy

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions'
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Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Healthcare setting:

• Group home

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Every weekend
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work the days and hours we are looking to fill: Mon-Tues and Fri-Sat 2pm-10am.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person