Certified Caregiver, Part-Time

MBK Senior Living•Gilbert, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

MBK Senior Living is hiring a certified caregiver for its Memory Care Unit. The caregiver provides quality, hands-on care and services in accordance with each resident’s Individualized Service Plan, supporting residents’ dignity, privacy, safety, independence, and social and emotional well-being. The role includes helping residents with activities of daily living, responding to requests and emergencies, and providing compassionate customer service while following company policies and applicable regulations. The available schedule is Monday and Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Compensation is $20.00 per hour or DOE. Candidates must be certified caregivers. On-the-job training is available for candidates with the right attitude and desire. MBK Senior Living describes its culture as people-first and hospitality-centered, with a focus on enriching lives, building trust, high standards, teamwork, and team-member development. The company operates 35 senior living communities across the Western United States and reports more than 30 years of experience.

Requirements

Must be a certified caregiver.
High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Current First Aid and CPR certifications required; maintain them through training and ongoing education as required.
Must have Medication Management Certification if required by the state, and maintain it as required.
Complete required background clearances and health screening, and provide negative TB test results within seven days of employment; the TB test must be from within the prior six months.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to read, write, and speak English and follow written and spoken directions.
Ability to interact effectively and tactfully with personnel, residents, families, and guests from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to make sound independent decisions, remain calm, and manage stressful or emergency situations effectively.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Dependability and respect for confidentiality and others’ rights and privacy.
Ability and willingness to work independently without day-to-day oversight.
Must present a positive and professional image in accordance with MBK values.
Must be mobile and able to walk, bend, kneel, squat, pull, reach overhead, and perform repetitive motions.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 250 pounds as necessary.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday within the community and between neighborhoods.
Ability to assist with residents’ physical movement during routine transfers and emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Food Handler’s Card preferred; training will be provided if required and not already held.
Nurse’s Aid Certification preferred unless required by the state.
One or more years of prior caregiving experience in a similar work environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Respond promptly and kindly to residents while protecting their independence, dignity, safety, privacy, and confidentiality.
At the beginning of each shift, read and acknowledge shift reports, updated Individualized Service Plans, and lifestyle surveys.
Complete resident assignments as directed in the Individualized Service Plan during the shift.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, mealtime activities, toileting, continence products, and wellness programming.
Perform regular resident safety checks and report changes in residents’ mental status, behavior, skin condition, appetite, or other condition.
Assist with meals, including meal selection, serving, eating, clearing, and delivering room trays as assigned.
Safely transfer and escort residents using proper lifting and transfer techniques, including assistance with beds and wheelchairs and travel to meals, programs, and other destinations.
Respond compassionately to residents’ behavioral expressions and follow up in accordance with direction and policy.
Lead or support assigned resident programs and engagement activities, encouraging participation and enjoyment.
Complete assigned housekeeping and laundry tasks for residents and the community.
Manage oxygen tanks and concentrators to maintain physician-prescribed levels when properly trained and permitted by state requirements.
Respond promptly to resident alerts, emergencies, and requests to help maintain residents’ safety and comfort.
Maintain a safe and secure environment in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and company policies and procedures.
Promote teamwork and open communication through mentoring, coaching, and recognition practices aligned with MBK principles and values.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned or requested by a supervisor or designee.

Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 4%.
Employee Assistance Program for employees and household members.
Financial and legal services.
Educational loan assistance and scholarships.
Team-member discount programs.
Resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial wellness.
Free meal per shift.
Competitive salaries.
Leadership development, live in-person training, virtual training, and individual and group training.
Full-time team members receive medical, dental, and vision coverage; multiple medical plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan with company contributions; healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts; commuter benefits; company-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage; disability benefits where applicable and subject to eligibility; and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.