Caregiver or CNA - Apache Junction IMMEDIATE START

The Next Chapter - Senior Care Solutions • Apache Junction, AZ

1d • $20 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Next Chapter Senior Care Solutions is seeking a dependable, patient, and compassionate caregiver or CNA for a specific client assignment in the client’s home in Apache Junction. The client is an 85-year-old woman with dementia and short-term memory loss who needs full assistance with activities of daily living, including personal care, hygiene, bathing, dressing, and daily routines. The caregiver will provide hands-on support as well as gentle reminders, encouragement, reassurance, supervision, and companionship.

The client enjoys bird and nature watching, puzzles with caregiver support, and interactive conversation. The caregiver should actively encourage these interests, build a connection with the client, and help create positive experiences while maintaining her dignity, safety, comfort, and independence. The assignment is Monday through Friday, 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, for 40 hours per week. Additional client assignments may be considered based on experience and availability.

The agency is a local, family-owned concierge home care provider focused on longer-term assignments and continuity of care. Its broader caregiver work may include personal care, mobility support, specialized high-acuity care, companionship, light housekeeping, meal preparation, medication reminders, routine assistance, monitoring client conditions, errands, transportation, and following individualized care plans.

Requirements

• Previous caregiving experience is required; non-traditional experience may be considered with the opportunity for additional training.
• Must have valid First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Must successfully complete a criminal background check, drug screening, and DMV record check, and have a negative TB test before employment.
• Must provide at least two positive employment references demonstrating professionalism and commitment.
• A formal CNA program or caregiving certification is required before beginning client assignments, but may be completed through company-provided training.

Nice To Haves

• A fingerprint clearance card is highly preferred.
• Completion of a formal CNA program or caregiving certification is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide full assistance with the client’s activities of daily living, including personal care, hygiene, bathing, dressing, and daily routines.
• Give gentle reminders, encouragement, and reassurance to support the client throughout the day.
• Encourage the client’s participation in bird and nature watching, puzzles, and meaningful conversation.
• Provide companionship and attentive, respectful, and patient care.
• Maintain a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment for the client.
• As applicable to client assignments, assist with grooming, feeding, and mobility.
• As applicable to client assignments, provide specialized high-acuity care, including support for bed-bound clients and use of mobility equipment.
• As applicable to client assignments, perform light housekeeping and prepare meals.
• As applicable to client assignments, provide medication reminders, support daily routines, and monitor changes in client condition.
• As applicable to client assignments, assist with transportation and errands.
• Follow individualized care plans and provide supervision tailored to client needs.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $20–$25 per hour based on experience, certifications, and client acuity.
• W2 employment, including eligibility for applicable protections such as overtime pay.
• Paid travel time between consecutive client assignments.
• Quarterly attendance incentives.
• Shift differentials for select shifts.
• Opportunities to advance into leadership roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed