Assistant Caregiver

MBK Senior Living•Mesa, AZ

34d

About The Position

Assistant Caregiver At MBK Senior Living, we're committed to putting people first – our residents and team members. Exceeding expectations and enriching lives drives our day-to-day. And it's all powered by Yoi Shigoto, a Japanese concept that translates to "good, quality work." It's more than a mantra. It's part of our company-wide commitment to build trust, set high standards, and develop potential in ourselves and others! Whether you're looking for a flexible, part-time job or the pathway to a lasting career, you'll find it here at MBK Senior Living–and a whole lot more! When you join the MBK Senior Living team, you'll enjoy: -Impacting lives and building lasting relationships -Executing exceptional signature programs in dining, fitness, wellness, and care -A supportive community team that encourages personal and professional growth and celebrates your success -A fun-filled, energetic environment that's centered in hospitality and high-quality service -Competitive salaries -Professional development, training, and personal coaching through our Mentor, Buddy, and Executive Director in Training Programs -Education loan assistance & scholarships -Financial and legal services -Team Member discounts -Health and Wellness resources Full-time benefits include: -Rich benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and 401k matching up to 4% -Childcare and eldercare assistance -Flexible spending accounts If you're looking for a place where you can make an impact, find purpose and joy, and receive the training, tools, and support to reach your career goals – look no further, apply today! Job Description Sunday-Thursday 6am-2pm Job Summary: The purpose of this position is to help the Caregivers assist with daily functions of the residents and to provide a broad range of support services to ensure these residents have the best quality of life possible during their stay here. This is an entry-level position designed for training while an individual is working to obtain his or her Caregiver certification. This position will be under the direct supervision of a Certified Caregiver at all times. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/ or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old (cannot obtain Caregiver certification until the age of 18)
High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
Must have current Food Handler’s Card, Adult CPR and Basic First Aid Training.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine report and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before small groups of residents, family or staff.
Ability to use proper transfer procedures and body mechanics.
Ability to read and interpret written procedures and directions.
Ability to lift, bend, stretch, squat, stand and other movements to perform resident assistant functions and reach in confined spaces.
Possess manual dexterity adequate for care purposes.
Ability to transfer residents with appropriate assistance.
Ability to read, comprehend and follow written instructions and company policies.
Ability to read, understand and discuss individual resident service needs and the services to be provided on a scheduled and on-call basis.
Ability to complete ongoing education and maintain certification.

Responsibilities

Complete daily work assignments as given by the Med Tech or DHS.
Help residents with showers, dressing and other ADLs as directed.
Perform light housekeeping for residents as necessary.
Spend any downtime interacting with residents, either by participating in an activity or visiting one on one in their apartments.
Perform basic housekeeping in cottage, shower area and other public places in the building as directed.
Assist in resident meal preparation and clean up as directed.
Report any issues with residents or fellow Team Members to your DHS.
Ability to work harmoniously with peers, and to deal respectfully with residents, their family members and visitors.
Direct questions from outside persons (doctors, family members, etc) to Certified Caregivers on duty, the DHS and the Executive Director
Report verbally and in writing on individual resident’s abilities and potential changes to the service needs.
Assist other departments as needed to ensure a safe working environment is maintained. This includes reporting safety hazards promptly.
Present oneself in a professional manner.
Willingness to adapt to the changing demands of this position.
Be helpful and polite to residents and staff, understanding of their needs and respect their privacy, personal property and confidentiality.
Keep your areas of responsibility clean, neat and organized.
Cooperate with and be polite to all Team Members, family and visitors.
Other duties as assigned by Certified Caregivers on duty, the DHS and the Executive Director.

Benefits

Impacting lives and building lasting relationships
Executing exceptional signature programs in dining, fitness, wellness, and care
A supportive community team that encourages personal and professional growth and celebrates your success
A fun-filled, energetic environment that's centered in hospitality and high-quality service
Competitive salaries
Professional development, training, and personal coaching through our Mentor, Buddy, and Executive Director in Training Programs
Education loan assistance & scholarships
Financial and legal services
Team Member discounts
Health and Wellness resources
Rich benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and 401k matching up to 4%
Childcare and eldercare assistance
Flexible spending accounts