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2021 Best of Senior Living! – Date 01/14/2021
The Cottages Senior Living is proud to be a 2021 winner of the SeniorAdvisor.com Best in Senior Living Award!
Caring.com 2021 Caring Star! – Date 12/22/2020
We are proud to congratulate The Cottages Senior Living on being named one of Caring.com’s Caring Stars for 2021!
The Cottages Senior Living is pleased to announce it has been selected as a 2021 Caring Star for service excellence in senior living. In consumer ratings and reviews on Caring The Cottages Senior Living earned a 5-star rating (the highest possible score) within the qualification time frame, while also having a high volume of positive reviews, responding to any negative reviews, and meeting other criteria for this national honor. We are privileged to be the only Caring Star 2021 community in Multnomah county, and The Cottages Senior Living is among 156 communities across the country for Caring Stars 2021.
There is only 1 Caring Star 2021 community in Oregon! The Cottages Senior Living!
“We strive daily to provide high-quality care and services for our residents, and this award validates our delivery on that promise,” said Dana Bando, Executive Director of The Cottages Senior Living. “On behalf of our Community, thank you to those who shared positive feedback about us, and to Caring for recognizing us as a Caring Star of 2021.”
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12 Best Beach Movies of All Time
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These films can be swoony romances, beach-blanket romps or even great white fright flicks. Here are the best movies with an irresistible beach vibe.Research shows that physical activity can help build relationships will also providing several other benefits such as improving self-confidence, helping to maintain cognitive skills such as memory, and improve mood, to name a few.
Maintaining social connections while benefiting from physical activity
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Mysteries, historical fiction and drama are among the new and soon-to-be-released novels from authors such as Stephen King and Joyce Maynard.Some habits — like hoisting your grandkid or overdoing the gardening — can be obvious contributors to back pain. But other causes may be more surprising. Here are five culprits that may play a role in the pain in your back.
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Our Activities Assitant position schedule is 8:30am – 4:30pm and includes working days during the week and on weekends.
The Cottages is one of the leading providers in memory care. We are changing how care is delivered by bringing together people like you - passionate, highly skilled and motivated to make a difference.
Bring your compassion and positive energy to The Cottages and enrich lives as an Activity Assistant. You will coordinate activities that meet the physical, creative, cognitive, social, spiritual, and needs of our residents.
Position Highlights:
• Play a vital role in our residents' well-being by planning and promoting recreation-based activities that stimulate the mind and body and promote social interaction
• Provides input into the design of monthly recreation services
• Documents patient/resident attendance and participation level at recreation programs, as appropriate
Responsibilities:
• Assists in the development and implementation of an innovative daily program for residents
• Leads and implements one-on-ones, small group and large group activities according to the programming schedule
• Supports, encourages and directs independent activity pursuits, both individually and in small groups
• Supports the resident’s abilities by understanding that all aspects of care can be viewed as an activity
• Demonstrates knowledge about residents in regard to background, participation needs, physical abilities, interests, cognitive capacity and attention span capability
Skills:
• Must possess a valid license to drive a passenger vehicle and a clean motor vehicle report.
• Demonstrate willingness to help other staff whenever needed. Possesses training and knowledge in recreational activities
• Possesses training and knowledge of Alzheimer’s and related dementias
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality regarding residents, staff, and the community
• Shows an ability to relate to and perform job functions for the elderly in a positive and efficient manner
• Shows a consistent ability to coordinate multiple tasks, demonstrates a positive attitude, and works well under pressure
The Cottages Senior Living is a beautiful Memory Care Community located in Portland, OR under new local ownership, Nile Living. Our community is actively seeking experienced, compassionate, and dedicated caregivers who want to make a difference in the lives of seniors.
Immediate full-time and part-time openings for all shifts (Day, Swing, & NOC)
RESPONSIBILITIES
· Caregivers assist resident with their activities of daily living; bathing, grooming, toileting, hygiene, dressing, laundry, toileting, escorting and other duties assigned
· Respond to resident needs, requests and emergency calls
· Accurately document services provided
· Follow HIPPA guidelines
· Monitor health, safety, and wellbeing of residents
QUALIFICATIONS
· Previous experience working with seniors
· Work independently, as a team member and take direction
· Ability to bend, stoop, and stand for long periods
· Able to pass a background check
· Be First Aid/CPR certified (or able to obtain with 30 days of hire)
· Reliable and punctual attendance
SCHEDULE (Varied Days)
· Day Shift-6:00am to 2:00pm
· Swing Shift-6:00pm to 10:00pm
· NOC Shift- 10pm to 6:00am
Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekends
Experience:
• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location:
• One location
Benefit Conditions:
• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible
Work Remotely:
• No
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Plastic shield at work stations
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
Please respond to this ad with a resume or visit our community at:
The Cottages Senior Living
1808 SE 182nd Ave
Portland, OR 97233
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
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Walking Speed – Is It a New Vital Sign?
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An important part of your mobility is your ability to walk, and how fast you walk can be an important indicator of your overall health. Like your heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and rate of breathing, there is evidence that your walking speed may be an important new vital sign.
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Located in a quaint neighborhood in Southeast Portland, we think you’ll love our community.
1808 SE 182nd Avenue
Portland, OR 97233