Certified Caregiver/Nurse Assistant

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 Grayhawk is located at 7501 E. Thompson Peak Pkwy, 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.

The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.

Pay Range

USD $18.02 - USD $21.63 / Hr.