Certified Caregiver/med Tech - Phoenix, United States - Maryland Gardens Post Acute
2 weeks ago
Description
_Join our Team Full-time - 2pm-10pm available and 6am-2pm available._
Requirement:
NCIA Board approved Certified Caregiver with training in all 3 levels of care Supervisory, Personal and Directed.
Maryland Gardens Post Acute is a 100-bed, AHCA 2019 Silver Quality Awarded skilled nursing facility (nursing home) and assisted living facility with a behavioral unit. Our specialties are to provide residents who exhibit behaviors in either a dementia or non-dementia setting. We offer these services and others, in a warm, friendly park-like environment with orange groves and large grass areas.
Maryland Gardens is conveniently located on the southwest corner of Maryland and Central Avenues, one half mile south of Glendale Road, in prestigious North Central Phoenix.
Working in our facility will build your skill set as an awesome caregiverRequirement:
NCIA Board approved Certified Caregiver with training in all 3 levels of care Supervisory, Personal and Directed.
Summary of Duties of the Certified Caregiver
The primary responsibility of the Certified Caregiver is to provide physical and psychosocial care to all residents in a manner that promotes dignity, choice, and individuality.
The Certified Caregiver reports to the shift supervisor as well as the Wellness Director.Essential Functions of the Certified Caregiver
- Provides all necessary care and services to assigned residents and assists other wellness department associates as needed
- Works collaboratively with peers and other team members.
- Provides assistance with activities of daily living such as with bathing, dressing, personal hygiene (includes: shaving, oral care, nail care, hair care, foot care), toileting, eating, and ambulation/mobility.
- Maintains professional demeanor at all times when interacting with residents and families.
- Reports any suspected or witnessed instances of verbal, mental, or physical abuse to licensed staff immediately.
- Utilizes safe transfer techniques when assisting residents with mobility.
- Washes residents' laundry as needed.
- Understands and uses Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Standard Precautions, OSHA's Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens standard, and follows established infection control procedures, hazardous communication, and other safety rules.
- Documents provision of services on company forms.
- Operates designated medical equipment, copy, scan, fax machines, and telephone.
- Escorts residents and coordinates internal transportation needs.
- Assists residents with personal correspondence/telephone use when requested.
- Observes and reports changes in residents' physical condition and cognitive/emotional status to Wellness Director or supervisor, as needed.
- Conducts room checks and resident rounds.
- Monitors for environmental safety hazards.
- Respond to emergencies in a prompt and calm manner; Immediately reports such emergencies to the supervisor.
- Uses tactful, diplomatic communication techniques in potentially sensitive or emotionally charged situations.
- Followsup with appropriate staff, residents, or other individuals regarding reported complaints, problems, and concerns.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time
Pay:
From $19.80 per hour
Expected hours:
per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
- Assisted living facility
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Morning shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- Caregiver Certification (required)
- CPR Certification (required)
- First Aid Certification (required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Phoenix, AZ 85013: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location:
In person
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