Certified Caregiver ~ Avondale

MorningStar Careers•Avondale, AZ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

MorningStar Senior Living is hiring a Certified Caregiver (Care Manager) for its Avondale senior living community. Care Managers provide loving care to residents, build relationships with them, and assist with activities of daily living. The role is part of a supportive, family-like team that encourages creative solutions to improve residents’ lives and emphasizes servant leadership and the values of love, kindness, honesty, goodness, fairness, and respect. This position is offered as a full-time role and as PRN/on-call work. The listed full-time schedule is Wednesday through Saturday, generally 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with Wednesday hours of 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pay starts at $20.00, depending on experience. A valid Arizona caregiver certification is required.

Requirements

Must have a valid Arizona caregiver certification.
Successfully complete state-approved medication administration training and have first aid certification, along with other requirements applicable by state.
Must be able to read and write English and communicate effectively in English, including understanding and following written and oral directions.
Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procurement manuals.
Knowledge of procedures and techniques for providing resident care services and personal services, and for caring for equipment and supplies.
Understanding of universal precautions to help prevent infection or contamination.
Ability to provide resident-care services within the limits of delegated tasks and use good judgment in recognizing symptoms that may indicate a change in a resident’s condition.
Must attend monthly in-service education within the community and complete continuing education as required by law.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous health-care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform duties using established methods and techniques and in accordance with recognized standards.
Protect residents’ privacy, respect, and dignity.
Detect, correct, and report unsafe conditions that may harm residents.
Help ensure residents’ physical comfort, safety, and mental well-being.
Assist residents with daily care and treatment needs, including toileting, grooming, bathing, feeding, dressing, observing food intake, hair and nail care, moving between areas, and responding to calls.
Attend monthly in-service meetings, training, and departmental meetings.