Respite Assistant (58773)

CIRCLE THE CITY•Phoenix, AZ

11d

About The Position

Duties include, but are not limited to: · Collaborates with the Lead Respite Assistant/Nursing Staff throughout each shift to determine work assignments and priorities, as well as communicating the status of delegated task completion and outcome of patient data findings · Maintains timely, ongoing verbal communication in order to assure good care of patients and the effective running of the Medical Respite Center · Provides safe and timely transportation for patients to off-site appointments as assigned by supervisor using the Respite Center’s vans including running errands as needed by supervisor. · Treats each patient in a manner that preserves and supports patient confidentiality, patient rights, and patient dignity · Checks inventories on a weekly basis, reports needs and stocks supplies · Assists any patient with personal hygiene as needed · Assists with copying and clerical tasks as needed · Phone coverage and triage of calls when necessary · Provides personal care and one-to-one support for patients needing end of life care. · Assists with daily dorm cleaning and patient laundry · Coordinates meal time needs including setting out food for patient pick up and cleaning up after the meals are finished · Performs other duties as required

Requirements

Basic knowledge of medical terminology
Able to obtain vital signs accurately
Proficient in reading and writing skills in English
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment
Demonstrated interest in working with an underserved population
High school diploma or GED (preferred but not required)
Experience in a medical environment highly desirable
Basic Life Support certification required (BLS)
Food Handlers Card
Bi-lingual- Spanish highly desired
Must be at least 21 years old
Valid Arizona driver’s license, active license for at least 3 years
Position requires extended periods of sitting and standing
Position requires regular bending and reaching, including transfer of patients
Must be able to lift, carry and push 20 pounds on a regular basis
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED (preferred but not required)
Experience in a medical environment highly desirable
Bi-lingual- Spanish highly desired

Responsibilities

Collaborates with the Lead Respite Assistant/Nursing Staff throughout each shift to determine work assignments and priorities, as well as communicating the status of delegated task completion and outcome of patient data findings
Maintains timely, ongoing verbal communication in order to assure good care of patients and the effective running of the Medical Respite Center
Provides safe and timely transportation for patients to off-site appointments as assigned by supervisor using the Respite Center’s vans including running errands as needed by supervisor.
Treats each patient in a manner that preserves and supports patient confidentiality, patient rights, and patient dignity
Checks inventories on a weekly basis, reports needs and stocks supplies
Assists any patient with personal hygiene as needed
Assists with copying and clerical tasks as needed
Phone coverage and triage of calls when necessary
Provides personal care and one-to-one support for patients needing end of life care.
Assists with daily dorm cleaning and patient laundry
Coordinates meal time needs including setting out food for patient pick up and cleaning up after the meals are finished
Performs other duties as required