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Desert Winds Assisted Living & Memory Care
Med Tech
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What they do
A Caregiver or Personal Care Aide provides non-medical care for adults, including elderly and disabled people, typically in their own homes. Assists clients with daily tasks including bathing, medication reminders, and light housekeeping; may also provide transportation for appointments and errands. These roles do not always require formal certification.
$31,955 / year median in Arizona
+18% projected growth
Job Description
Med Tech Desert Winds Assisted Living & Memory Care - 4.1 Peoria, AZ Job Details Full-time From $19 an hour 5 days ago Benefits Paid training Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Flexible schedule Referral program Qualifications CPR Certification BLS Certification Working with geriatric patients Working with seniors Assisting with ADLs High school diploma or GED Senior care First Aid Certification Caregiver Certification Bathing assistance Meal assistance Full Job Description Want to work with a growing community where you will be valued? At Desert 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 -Ask for details!
MUST BE CERTIFIED IN ARIZONA
- Pay depending on experience.
Available Shifts:
Full-Time. Schedule to be discussed during interview.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 Desert 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 Desert 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 Desert 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 Desert 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
- Must be able to pass background check
- Fingerprint clearance card, preferred
BENEFITS
Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insuranceADDITIONAL 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