Caregiver/Nurse Assistant-PRN

Classic Residence Management LP•Scottsdale, AZ

7d•$18 - $22

About The Position

The Caregiver/Nurse Assistant provides technical support to licensed resident care staff and delivers personal care and psychosocial support to residents within the limits of their certification and training. Work is performed according to established policies, protocols, standards of care, and regulatory requirements, under the direction or supervision of an assigned supervisor. This is a safety-sensitive position. The role includes a stated caregiver on-call pay rate of $22 per hour; the posting also lists a pay range of $18.41–$21.64 per hour. The position works a shift or schedule determined by the facility. The caregiver helps residents with daily activities, light housekeeping, safety, socialization, and other care needs; completes assigned vital signs and weights; and may assist with dining services and resident escorts. The role requires documenting care, reporting changes in residents’ conditions and deviations from safe practice, and communicating with the healthcare team to support quality care. The caregiver also participates in quality improvement, meetings, in-services, employee orientation, and emergency response as required.

Requirements

Current state certification and experience are required.
Current CPR certification is required.
Current First Aid certification is required, or the candidate must be willing and able to become First Aid certified.
Food handlers certification is required where applicable.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
Prior experience working with geriatric clients preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform technical aspects of care within the limits of certification and training and in accordance with established policies, protocols, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Provide personal care and psychosocial support to residents under the direction or supervision of an assigned supervisor.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, light housekeeping, and maintaining a safe environment.
Perform vital signs and weights when assigned.
Support, encourage, and participate in resident activities and socialization.
Perform other care-related duties as needed.
Assist with dining and tray service as needed.
Identify and report deviations from safe practice and follow regulatory agency policies and guidelines, including OSHA requirements.
Provide escort service to residents as directed by a supervisor.
Notify the supervisor and oncoming staff of changes in a resident’s condition as they occur.
Provide safe, efficient, cost-effective, quality care.
Document care according to policies and procedures.
Communicate and collaborate with healthcare team members to resolve resident problems and improve care delivery and service.
Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement activities and adapt to changes.
Attend and comply with assisted living or care center meetings, mandatory in-services, and committee meetings.
Participate in orientation of new employees.
Manage emergency situations according to company safety and disaster policies.
Demonstrate commitment to the company’s mission, values, resident care philosophy, and standards of care through behavior and attitude.
Uphold resident rights.
Perform duties in a timely and efficient manner on the shift or schedule determined by the facility.
May perform CPR, use an AED, and provide First Aid in emergency situations.