Clare Bridge Caregiver

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•Mesa, AZ

About The Position

The Caregiver provides dementia care to residents by following person-centered individual service plans. The role supports residents’ daily living activities, meaningful engagement, communication, independence, dignity, and participation in a purposeful community culture. Caregivers maintain resident records, observe and report changes in health or behavior, help maintain a safe and clean environment, and follow emergency and medication procedures as permitted by state regulations. The position is full-time, scheduled Tuesday through Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Applicants must be certified as caregivers in Arizona. Brookdale offers benefits that vary by employment status, including health coverage and retirement options, and provides eligible associates access to professional development and wellness programs.

Requirements

Caregiver certification in the State of Arizona; current state certification must be maintained in accordance with state law and regulations.
High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to communicate effectively in English with residents, family members, and company associates.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondence, write simple correspondence, and follow written or verbal instructions.
Ability to use good judgment in emergencies and seek assistance when needed.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Three to six months of related experience and/or training in direct service with older adults living with dementia.
Knowledge of dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with care-plan and daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and getting to programs and meals; encourage residents to do as much of their own care as possible.
Participate in team behavioral expression meetings or discussions with community leadership.
Learn residents’ life stories, preferences, historical routines, and interests.
Serve meals and, when needed, assist with meal preparation following dementia-friendly menus; encourage adequate nutrition and hydration, and report changes in eating habits to a supervisor.
Initiate or lead at least one Daily Path engagement program and encourage residents to socialize and participate in person-centered activities.
Maintain timely and accurate resident records, including applicable medication documentation, engagement interests, incidents, observations, visitors, and changes in residents’ physical or emotional condition or behavior.
Assist with or administer medication only as permitted by state regulations, following physician orders and company medication policies and procedures.
Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment, including performing scheduled housekeeping and resident laundry duties.
Follow emergency procedures and respond promptly to resident requests for assistance, including emergency pull cords and calls.
Monitor residents’ locations and immediately notify a supervisor if a resident cannot be located.
Encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions with coworkers.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible part-time and full-time associates.
401(k).
Associate assistance program.
Employee discounts.
Referral program.
Early access to earned wages for hourly associates outside California.
Optional ID theft protection and pet insurance.
Paid time off for eligible full-time associates.
Paid holidays for eligible full-time associates.
Company-provided life insurance for eligible full-time associates.
Adoption benefit for eligible full-time associates.
Short- and long-term disability for eligible full-time associates.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible full-time associates.
Health Savings Account for eligible full-time associates.
Optional life and dependent life insurance for eligible full-time associates.
Optional accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and legal plan for eligible full-time associates.
Tuition reimbursement for eligible full-time associates.
Professional development and ongoing health and wellness programs.
Eligible associates who have been employed for at least one year may receive an advance of up to $725 toward naturalization application costs, less applicable taxes and withholding.