Respite Assitant

CIRCLE THE CITY•Phoenix, AZ

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Respite Assistant provides clinical and clerical support at the Midtown Medical Respite Center, which cares for patients as they recover from a recent illness. The role helps ensure continuity of client care and communication among team members. It also includes transporting patients to appointments and driving to pick up or deliver supplies. The Respite Assistant coordinates with the Program Manager and nursing staff during each shift, communicates task progress and patient data findings, and supports patients’ privacy, rights, and dignity. Additional duties include helping with personal hygiene and end-of-life care, taking and recording vital signs, stocking supplies, answering and triaging calls, completing clerical work, assisting with meals, cleaning dorm areas, and handling patient laundry. The position may also require running errands and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to obtain and accurately record vital signs.
Proficient English reading and writing skills.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
Demonstrated interest in working with an underserved population.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Food Handlers Card.
At least 21 years old.
Valid Arizona driver’s license active for at least three years.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant and/or Medical Assistant program; a Behavioral Health Technician certification may be considered in lieu of CNA or Medical Assistant certification.
Spanish bilingual skills are highly desired.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Program Manager and nursing staff to determine work assignments and priorities, and communicate delegated task completion and patient data findings.
Maintain timely verbal and written communication to support patient care and the effective operation of the Medical Respite Center.
Transport patients safely and on time to off-site appointments as assigned, using the center’s vans; run errands as needed by the supervisor.
Respect and support patient confidentiality, rights, and dignity.
Check inventories weekly, report supply needs, and stock supplies.
Assist patients with personal hygiene as needed.
Assist with copying and clerical tasks as needed.
Provide phone coverage and triage calls when necessary.
Provide personal care and one-to-one support for patients needing end-of-life care.
Assist with daily dorm cleaning and patient laundry.
Coordinate mealtime needs, including setting out food for patients and cleaning up after meals.
Perform other duties as required.