PT Caregiver

MBK Senior Living•Gilbert, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Caregiver is a vital member of the community, providing high-quality care and services to residents. The role supports residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including personal and dental hygiene, transportation to meals and activities, and bodily functions. Caregivers provide hands-on care while supporting residents’ social and emotional well-being with compassion and superior customer service, following each resident’s Individualized Service Plan (ISP) and prioritizing dignity, privacy, and safety in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines. The position is scheduled for Thursdays and Saturdays from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Compensation starts at $20.00 or DOE. On-the-job training is available for candidates with the right attitude and desire. The role includes physical activity and takes place throughout the community, including movement between neighborhoods.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Current First Aid and CPR certifications; maintain certifications through required training and ongoing education.
Medication Management Certification if required by the state; maintain it through required training and ongoing education.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must complete required background clearances and health screening, and provide negative TB test results within 7 days of employment; the test must be from within the last 6 months.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and speak English and follow written and spoken directions.
Ability to interact effectively and tactfully and professionally with personnel, residents, family members, and guests from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to make sound independent decisions when circumstances warrant, remain calm, and manage stressful or emergency situations effectively.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Dependability and respect for confidentiality and others’ rights and privacy.
Ability and willingness to work independently without day-to-day oversight and supervision.
Must display a positive and professional image in accordance with MBK values.
Must be mobile and able to walk, bend, kneel, squat, pull, reach overhead, and perform repetitive motions.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 250 pounds as necessary.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday within the community and between neighborhoods.
Ability to assist with residents’ physical movement during routine transfers and emergencies.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of prior caregiving experience in a similar work environment; on-the-job training is available for candidates with the right attitude and desire.
Food Handler’s Card; training will be provided if required and not already held.
Nurses Aid Certification, unless required by the state.

Responsibilities

Respond promptly and kindly to residents’ needs while preserving their independence, self-respect, dignity, safety, privacy, and confidentiality.
At the start of each shift, read and confirm understanding of shift reports, new or updated ISPs, and lifestyle surveys by initialing them.
Complete resident assignments according to each ISP during the shift.
Assist residents with ADLs, including bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, mealtime activities, bowel and bladder functions, and participation in wellness programming.
Perform regular resident safety checks and report changes in residents’ conditions, including mental status, behavior, skin condition, or appetite.
Assist with meals as needed, including meal selection, serving, eating, clearing, and delivering room trays.
Transport residents safely by assisting with transfers to and from beds and wheelchairs using proper techniques, and escorting them to meals, wellness programs, and other destinations as needed or requested.
Respond compassionately to residents’ behavioral expressions and follow up as directed and according to policy.
Complete assigned resident program leadership and engagement activities and encourage participation and enjoyment.
Complete assigned housekeeping and laundry tasks for residents and the community.
Manage oxygen tanks and concentrators to ensure prescribed levels, when properly trained and as allowed by the state.
Respond promptly to resident alerts, emergencies, and requests to help ensure residents remain safe and comfortable.
Maintain a safe and secure environment for staff, residents, and guests in accordance with safety standards, policies, and procedures.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and company policies and procedures.
Promote teamwork and open communication through mentoring, coaching, and recognition program use in alignment with MBK principles and values.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned or requested by the Supervisor or designee.

Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 4%.
Employee Assistance Program for employees and household members.
Financial and legal services.
Educational Loan Assistance and Scholarships.
Team Member Discount Programs.
Resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial wellness.
Free meal per shift.
Competitive salaries.
Leadership development, live in-person training, virtual training, and individual and group training.
For full-time team members: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; multiple medical plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan with company contributions; healthcare and dependent-care Flexible Spending Accounts; commuter benefits; company-paid life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage; disability benefits where applicable and subject to state-specific programs and eligibility requirements; and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.