Caregiver

MBK Senior Living•Mesa, AZ

20d

About The Position

The Caregiver provides quality hands-on care and services to residents in assisted living and care settings. The role supports residents with activities of daily living and their social and emotional well-being, following each resident’s Individualized Service Plan while protecting dignity, privacy, and safety and complying with applicable policies, regulations, and guidelines. The listed schedule is part-time, Saturday through Monday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Caregivers respond to resident needs and alerts, assist with personal care, meals, mobility, wellness activities, and resident engagement, and perform assigned housekeeping and laundry. They monitor resident safety and report changes in condition, communicate and work with residents, families, guests, and colleagues, and help maintain a safe and secure community environment. Training is available for candidates with the right attitude and desire.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
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 TB test must be from within the past 6 months.
Must have current First Aid and CPR certifications and maintain them through required training and ongoing education.
Must have Medication Management Certification if required by the state.
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, including ability to read, write, speak English, and follow written and spoken directions.
Ability to interact effectively 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 the rights and privacy of others.
Ability and willingness to work independently without day-to-day oversight and supervision.
Must present 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.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 250 pounds as necessary.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday in the community and between neighborhoods.
Ability to assist with residents’ physical movement during routine transfers and emergencies.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of caregiving experience in a similar work environment preferred; on-the-job training is available for candidates with the right attitude and desire.
Food Handler’s Card preferred; training will be provided if required and not already held.
Nurse Aide Certification preferred unless required by the state.

Responsibilities

Respond promptly and kindly to resident needs while respecting independence, dignity, safety, privacy, and confidentiality.
Review shift reports, updated Individualized Service Plans, and lifestyle surveys at the beginning of each shift, and acknowledge understanding.
Complete resident assignments as directed in each resident’s Individualized Service Plan.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, hygiene, meals, toileting, incontinence products, and wellness programming.
Conduct regular resident safety checks and report changes in condition, including mental status, behavior, skin condition, and appetite.
Assist with mealtime activities, including meal selection, serving, eating, clearing, and delivering room trays as assigned.
Safely assist residents with transfers and transportation, including transfers to and from beds and wheelchairs and escorting residents to meals, programs, and other destinations.
Respond compassionately to residents’ behavioral expressions and follow up according to direction and policy.
Lead or support assigned resident programs and encourage participation and enjoyment.
Complete assigned housekeeping and laundry tasks for residents and the community.
Manage oxygen tanks and concentrators as prescribed and permitted by state requirements, when properly trained.
Respond promptly to resident alerts, emergencies, and requests.
Maintain a safe and secure environment 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, including through mentoring, coaching, and recognition programs aligned with company principles and values.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by a 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 to support physical, emotional, and financial wellness.
Free meal per shift.
For full-time team members: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
For full-time team members: multiple medical plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan with company contributions.
For full-time team members: healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
For full-time team members: commuter benefits.
For full-time team members: company-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
For full-time team members: disability benefits where applicable and subject to state-specific programs and eligibility requirements.
For full-time team members: voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Leadership development, live in-person training, virtual training, and individual and group trainings.