Certified Caregiver
About The Position
The Certified Caregiver provides non-clinical direct personal care to residents and helps maintain a safe, healthful environment at Glencroft Center for Modern Aging. The role requires a valid State of Arizona-issued Caregiver Certificate and reports directly to the Director/Manager of Assisted Living. Caregivers assist with activities of daily living, medication-related tasks as prescribed, resident records, dining, transportation, and maintaining resident spaces. They work across Assisted Living areas, including memory and HUD units, and support residents with dignity, privacy, and respect.
Requirements
- Valid State of Arizona-issued Caregiver Certificate.
- Thorough knowledge of Certified Caregiver principles, practices, and procedures.
- Thorough knowledge of Article 8.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain rapport with staff, residents, residents' families, and visiting doctors.
- Ability to maintain composure under pressure and a professional appearance.
- Genuine interest in and concern for geriatric, chronically ill, and/or disabled persons.
- Fluent English communication skills sufficient to give and receive directions or guidance.
Responsibilities
- Maintain regular attendance and serve as an ambassador of goodwill to residents, prospective residents, and staff.
- Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living to the extent required by their Service Plans.
- Apply knowledge of Article 8 and Certified Caregiver practices and procedures.
- Use mobility devices and aids for daily living safely and properly.
- Perform Instrumental Activities of Daily Living, including telephone assistance, housekeeping tasks, laundry, resident escorts, internal transportation coordination, and mail delivery.
- Assist with self-administration and administration of medications as prescribed, monitor medication supplies, and document medication-related tasks.
- Conduct room checks and resident rounds, and monitor for environmental hazards.
- Document and report incidents, errors, accidents, and resident-related events.
- Assist with dining activities, including escorting residents, serving meals and snacks, serving in-room meals, and helping residents eat; remain in the dining room during meals to observe residents.
- Prepare and maintain resident records.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and uncluttered environment, including making beds and keeping resident areas neat and tidy.
- Interact courteously and respectfully with residents, physicians, residents' family members, visitors, and staff.
- Protect residents' dignity and privacy and abide by the resident Bill of Rights.
- Attend in-services, staff meetings, and Service Plan Meetings as required by facility policy.
- Work in all Assisted Living areas, including memory and HUD units.
- Follow direction from the Director/Manager of Assisted Living and perform caregiver duties competently with a positive, cooperative attitude.
- Respond promptly to resident calls requesting assistance.
- Greet visitors professionally and provide information and guidance in person or by phone.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- $10,000 sign-on bonus, paid out over three years.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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