Certified Caregiver: Full-Time Nights

Life Care Services•Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Sagewood is seeking a Certified Caregiver for its Homecare Program in Independent Living. The caregiver provides hands-on care and assists residents with activities of daily living, while serving as a companion and supporting their independence. The role also includes helping keep residents’ apartments tidy and performing other domestic duties as requested. The position is listed as full-time nights, although the description also refers to working full-time days. Starting pay is $18.00–$22.00. The location is Independent Living at Sagewood.

Requirements

Current Arizona Caregiver Certificate or CNA required.
Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and document care.
Provide high levels of customer care with compassion and heart.
Comfortable being on your feet for extended periods.
Maintain safe and sanitary work conditions.
Flu vaccine required.

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on care and assist residents with care needs and activities of daily living.
Provide companionship and encourage and respect residents’ independence and activity.
Assist with ambulation and transfers, including wheelchair support or accompanying residents for balance.
Assist with toileting, bathing, grooming, waking, and dressing.
Prepare meals and provide organizational help.
Run errands, including grocery and household-goods shopping.
Provide medication reminders.
Help keep residents’ apartments tidy and perform other domestic duties as requested.
Maintain service-plan tracking of services performed.
Understand and meet residents’ expectations within community policy.
Inform the Supervisor of changing conditions that affect a resident’s ability to function independently.