Certified Caregiver - PRN

Overview

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What We Offer :

• Competitive pay
• Exceptional benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off - start accruing on day one
• 401k with company match
• Paid maternity and paternity benefits
• Award-winning training and development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Luxury work environment
• Meaningful and rewarding work

Vi at Silverstone is located at 23005 N. 74th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Responsibilities

Caregiver

Responsible for performing a variety of technical functions to assist the licensed resident care staff in providing care to residents.

Performs other duties as assigned. This is a safety sensitive position.

Principal Accountabilities / Essential Job Functions :

• Performs the technical aspects of care within limits of certification and / or training in accordance with established policies, protocols, standards of care and practice and regulatory mandates.
• Provides personal care and psychosocial support to residents as assigned under the direction and / or supervision of the assigned supervisor.

Assignments include but are not limited to :

• Assists with activities of daily living.
• Assists with light housekeeping.
• Assists with providing a safe environment.
• Performs vital signs and weights, as assigned.
• Supports, encourages and participates in activities and socialization.
• Other care related duties, as needed.
• Assists with dining services / tray service, as needed.
• Identifies and reports deviations from safe practice. Adheres to policies and guidelines of regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA).
• Provides escort service to residents as directed by supervisor.
• Notifies supervisor and oncoming staff of resident changes of condition, as they occur.

Provides safe, efficient, and cost effective quality care.

• Documents care per policy and procedures.
• Communicates and collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to resolve resident problems and enhance care delivery and service.
• Participates in quality assessment and performance improvement activities; successfully adapts to changes.
• Attends / complies with assisted living / care center meetings, mandatory in-services and committee meetings.
• Participates in orientation of new employees.
• Manages emergency situations based on the Company's safety and disaster policies.
• Demonstrates understanding of and commitment to the Company's Mission, Values, and Resident Care Philosophy and Standards of Care and Practice through behavior and attitude.
• Responsible for upholding resident rights.
• Performs duties in a timely and efficient manner on a shift / schedule determined by the facility.
• May perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), use Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and render First Aid in emergency situations.

Qualifications

Education and Experience :

• Education : High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is preferred.
• Work Experience : Prior experience working with geriatric clients is preferred.
• Licensure / Certification, where required : Current state certification and experience is required.
• Food handlers certification where required.
• Current CPR is required.
• Current First Aid certification is required or must be willing and able to become First Aid certified.

Pay Range

USD $16.69 - USD $19.95 / Hr.