Provide companionship and assistance with daily living skills and personal care for clients in a crisis stabilization center. Responsibilities include meal preparation, medication administration under nurse guidance, and transporting clients to treatment services.
Requirements summary
Applicants should have caregiving or mental health experience and must be at least 18 years old. A valid driver's license and the ability to pass a DHS criminal background check are required.
DocumentationMedication AdministrationMeal PreparationCPRPatient TransportCaregivingCrisis De-escalationPersonal Care ServicesMental Health SupportDaily Living Skills Support
Job description
Apply today and make a difference in the mental health field!
What We Offer
Enjoy our many benefits and incentives including
Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plans
Flexible Spending Account
Generous Paid Time Off
Whole Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program
Professional development and training opportunities
100% Vested Retirement Plan w/ up to 6% Match
Holiday Pay (9)
Paid Time Off for Mental Health
Company Paid Life Insurance
Spontaneous & Longevity Bonuses
Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Tobacco Cessation Program
Vocational
Training
Program: Accelerated training path towards QMHA certification
We are looking for a Residential Care Associate I to join our team at The Guest House Crisis Stabilization Center in Eugene, Oregon!
The Residential Care Associate I will provide caring companionship and assistance with daily tasks to clients.
They will provide personal care services and support that helps individuals develop appropriate daily living skills and independent activities of daily living to increase or maintain their level of functioning.
The Residential Care Associate I will assist with meal preparation, clean-up, and food purchasing, while encouraging client participation.
Under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, they will pass medications and perform delegated medical care as prescribed by the client’s primary care provider.
They will transport clients to and from the program as necessary to engage and provide treatment services.
They will maintain compliance with established productivity standards for documentation of services.
This position falls under the AFSCME bargaining unit. Wages, benefits, and working conditions are set in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.
Training Program
With our MHACBO-accredited training program, you will earn CEUs towards applicable mental health certifications, while attending your required, paid training, and receiving qualified clinical supervision gaining on-the-job experience.
Work Schedule
Friday through
Monday, 7:00am - 3:30pm (Part Time, Day)
What You’ll Make
$20.60 - $21.86 per hour DOE/Credentials.
Additional 5% Language Differential offered for Bilingual or Multilingual candidates.
About the Program
The Guest House Crisis Stabilization Center is 10-bed, short-term, crisis residential program serving adults experiencing a mental health crisis. The program offers individual private rooms for clients. The Guest House also offers community living spaces, a larger kitchen, and is conveniently located near PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center, University District, in Eugene.
ColumbiaCare Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
What You’ll Need
Caregiving and/or mental health experience (personal or professional) is preferred
A dedication to the wellbeing of each resident and helping them complete their activities of daily living (ADL’s) and independent activities of daily living (IADLs).
Driving is an essential function of this position. Successful applicants must provide a valid driver's license from their state of residence or obtain and submit one within 30 days of hire, maintain a safe driving record, and have the ability to pass a DHS criminal background check.
Physical Demands
This position requires the ability to frequently talk, listen, use hands and fingers, reach, stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, climb stairs, as well as lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds. It may require the ability to occasionally use ladders, squat/kneel, and perform other physical tasks as applicable. In addition, you must successfully complete crisis de-escalation and CPR trainings, which require performing various physical, hands-on maneuvers and techniques and may require an individual to lift and transfer clients.
We recognize that expertise can arise from diverse experiences. If you're passionate about our mission but unsure about meeting all qualifications, we encourage you to apply. For any questions about eligibility or the application process, please contact our HR department.
Per OAR 309-035-0135, Direct Care staff must be 18 or older at the time of hire.
About Us
ColumbiaCare Services is a non-profit, behavioral health and Veteran’s service agency offering a full spectrum of programming to help people get better.
We are more than a company.
We are a diverse team of individuals who are in the business of changing people's lives.
We specialize in providing outpatient services, residential treatment programs, mental health housing, and other supports in beautiful and therapeutic service settings.
We promote the whole health and wellbeing of the individuals and communities we serve.
We value and honor the culture in our communities in all forms, including but not limited to race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, nationality, spirituality, Veterans, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
We welcome persons from historically underrepresented groups to apply.
We seek applicants who can demonstrate experience working with individuals from different backgrounds and who will contribute to our mission, vision, and core values.
We invite individuals from all walks of life to apply. We strive to deliver equitable employment best practices and opportunities for all, from recruitment, to interviewing and hiring, to our retention activities, promotions, and training and growth opportunities. We give priority to applicants who qualify under protected Veteran status and people with disabilities.
