Certified Caregiver

Sun Health • Surprise, AZ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Caregiver provides supervisory care services, personal care services or directed care services in a safe, friendly, and efficient manner to assisted living residents. Join our exceptional team at The Colonnade in Surprise, AZ, as a PRN Certified Caregiver!

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED; or one to three months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certificate of Completion of Caregiver Training Program approved by NCIA board to include ALTP number with supervisory, personal and directed hours.
• Current or able to obtain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Current Adult CPR and First Aide Card.
• Current AZ Food Handlers Card

Responsibilities

• Greet all residents and visitors to the facility in a friendly, cheerful and professional manner.
• Provide companionship and safe non-medical care to residents.
• Perform routine tasks little to no supervision.
• Take vital signs
• Assist with walking and light exercise.
• Perform dining assistance to include serving, distributing meal trays, encourage consuming food/fluids, and clean up of meal area/items.
• Make beds, change linens, laundry and ironing, as needed.
• Light housekeeping to include dusting, vacuuming and removing garbage.
• Assist with bathing, dressing and grooming.
• Engage in physical and mental exercises.
• Provide medication reminders and medication management with proper documentation.
• Assist with calendar reminders and distribution of mail.
• Encourage participation when implementing activities on the activity calendar.
• Follow the written service plan and suggest techniques to maintain or improve resident independence.
• Ensure resident safety and security by supervising the home environment.
• Ability to record daily care notes; complete and maintain daily activities and observations within electronic medical record system.
• Demonstrate the Sun Health Mission and Values.

Benefits

• 401k with immediate vesting and up to 4% employer match.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Exclusive discounts through The Employee Network.
• Access to the Employee Association, supporting team members in need.
• Shift Differential of $2.25 increase in hourly wage from M-F 6pm to 6am & Friday 6pm - Monday 6am

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED