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Chaparral Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care

Caregiver/ Med Tech

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What they do

A Medication Aide or Technician provides medication to patients in long-term care and skilled nursing facilities. This role provides one pathway into licensed nursing training. May help measure and record vital signs, and assist in activities of daily living (ADLS).

$34,872 / year median in Arizona

+24% projected growth

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Job Description

Want to work with a growing community where you will be valued? At Chaparral Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care we are looking for compassionate and dependable people who are ready to make an important impact on the lives of the seniors at our communities. Join us today!
  • Sign-on Bonus for Part-time and Full-time Employees
MUST BE CERTIFIED IN ARIZONA
Available Schedules:
Full-Time. Overnights, Tuesday-Saturday, 10pm-6am.
BROAD SCOPE OF POSITION
: Act under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel to carry out all duties of personal care and assistance to the residents of Chaparral Winds Assisted Community. Responsible for handling residents in a manner conducive to their safety, dignity, and emotional and physical well being. Responsible for executing all duties within the guidelines of local and State law and Chaparral Winds policies and procedures and resident rights.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
  • Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, oral hygiene, positioning, transfers, mobility and incontinence care within the guidelines of state law and Chaparral Winds policies and procedures
  • Assist all residents in participating in planned activity program seven days per week
  • Prepare, assist with and document the administration of medication to residents under supervision of licensed nurse and in strict compliance with state regulations and physician's orders
  • Prepare residents for meals and snacks and assist residents in dining room.
  • Keep proper records of care given
  • Follow all safety and infection control policies and procedures
  • Maintain cleanliness of resident rooms, common areas, offices and corridors as outlined in Chaparral Winds housekeeping procedures. Ensure all areas are safe
  • Attend all required in-service training
  • Comply with and understand all resident rights
  • Communicate all pertinent information to L.P.N
  • Communicate with oncoming shift to ensure follow through of duties
  • Report unsafe or hazardous conditions immediately
  • Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION REQUIRED
  • Must have completed (and provide evidence of completion) of a Department approved training program for caregivers appropriate to the license sub-classification or provide evidence from a DHS approved trainer of competency in the material
  • High school diploma or equivalent education
  • State certification as a licensed certified caregiver
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
  • Three months full time or the equivalent in part time experience
SPECIAL SKILLS OR REQUIREMENTS
  • Communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, community, and state officials and general public
  • Compassion and desire to work with frail and elderly
  • Memory Care(preferred)
  • Must be able to pass background check
BENEFITS
  • Free employee meal during shift
  • Employee appreciation events
  • Holiday celebrations
  • Earn a bonus with our Employee Referral Program
  • Early payday on Thursday with ADP direct deposit
  • 1.5x pay on holidays worked
  • Paid training -
Dental, Vision and Health Insurance Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$18.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance
Experience:
Med Tech:
1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
fingerprint clearance (Preferred) Certified Caregiver Certificate (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Surprise, AZ 85374 (Required)
Work Location:
In person