Caregiver

MBK Senior Living; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

MBK Senior Living is seeking a full-time Caregiver based in Yuma, Arizona. The ideal candidate will assist residents with daily living activities, ensuring their safety, dignity, and comfort.

The role involves supporting residents in activities such as bathing, grooming, and transportation, along with responding promptly to their needs. A high school diploma and first aid certification are preferred. Join our team to help create a positive living experience for seniors.

Qualifications

• Must be mobile and able to execute physical demands of the caregiving position.
• Age 18 or over, or have proper work permit and work authorization.
• Current first aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents in daily living activities including personal hygiene.
• Respond to resident needs promptly and kindly.
• Read and follow care plans to ensure proper care.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nurses Aid certification preferred

Job description

Job Description

Full time Caregiver- Sunday through Thursday, 2PM-10PM

Job Summary: The identified duties and responsibilities are representative of the basic functions, general nature and level of work for the position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of the duties required. Every Team Member is expected to perform essential functions that are similar or related to the ones identified, and to follow supervisor direction and complete additional duties as requested and assigned. The Caregiver is responsible for assisting residents in their Daily Living Activities including, but not limited to: bathing, grooming, personal and dental hygiene, transportation to meals and activities, bowel and bladder functions, etc., maintaining resident dignity and respect with superior customer service and in accordance with all policies, procedures, regulations and guidelines.

Essential Job Duties

• Respond to resident needs promptly and kindly while maintaining each resident’s self- respect, personal dignity, personal safety and confidentiality (50%)
• Read and follow care plans to ensure proper care is being given to their residents (10%)
• Assist residents in their daily living activities including bathing, dressing, hygiene (including shaving, hair care, etc.), meals, activities, bowel and bladder functions (including taking to bathrooms, portable commodes, changing incontinency products, etc.)(20%)
• Provide assistance at mealtime with selecting meals, serving, eating, clearing, delivering room trays as needed or assigned (3%)
• Transport residents as necessary assisting them into and out of bed, wheelchairs, etc. following all safety/lifting and transferring techniques – escorting them to/from meals, activities, or other transportation needs as requested or assigned (3%)
• Perform regular safety checks on residents (1%)
• Encourage residents to participate in daily activities such as bed making, laundry, cleaning, setting tables, etc. (1%)
• Invite, encourage, assist and lead residents in meaningful and life enriching activities (3%)
• Clean, complete laundry, and assist with all other community activities and job duties as required or assigned (1%)
• Manage oxygen tanks and concentrators per MD orders for resident needs (1%)
• Chart and document appropriate information (including incident reports) communicating any observed or suspected resident change of condition to a supervisor immediately (4%)
• Respond promptly to all resident alerts, carrying walkie-talkies and reacting to emergency or other resident requests as needed (3%)
• Ensure resident safety and comfort at all times, assisting in the performance of fire or other safety drills (1%)

Non-Essential Job Duties

• Always display a positive and professional image through actions and dress and in accordance with the MBK core values
• Encourage teamwork through open communication with co‑workers and other departments
• Demonstrate effective time management skills so that all resident assignments are completed daily per shift
• Display tact and friendliness when dealing with residents, families, and guests
• Adhere to all MBK policies and procedures related to meal breaks and rest periods
• Perform other duties as consistent with the position and as assigned by the Director of Health Services, and/or Director of Assisted Living, and/or Director of Memory Care, and/or Executive Director

Requirements

• Age 18 or over, or have the proper work permit and work authorization documentation
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Nurses Aid certification preferred
• Current first aid certification
• Background clearances as required by government regulations
• Complete a health screening and provide negative TB test results (must be within the last 6 months or within 7 days of employment)
• Prior Caregiving experience preferred but on the job training is available for candidates with the right attitude and desire
• Must be able to read and speak English
• Ability to follow oral and written directions
• Ability to interact effectively with people of different ages and backgrounds
• Must meet and maintain all state specific regulatory requirements

Physical Demands

• Must be mobile and able to execute the physical demands of the Caregiving position including kneeling, squatting, overhead reaching, bending
• Must be able to lift 40+ pounds and push 150 pounds unassisted

Inspiring people, creating experiences, and supporting goals are just a few ways MBK Senior Living creates a positive work environment. It’s how we support our team members, serve our residents, and achieve our pursuit – to be the senior living provider of choice in each market we serve.

MBK Senior Living has pursued this goal for more than 30 years. Currently, the company owns and operates 35 Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care services in senior living communities throughout the Western United States. We’re proud to have been ranked among the Top 50 "Best Workplaces in Aging Services" by Fortune magazine and certified as a "Great Place to Work" by the Great Place to Work Institute since 2017.

MBK is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected reason. Our company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for qualifying individuals in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail].

Regulatory Disclosures for Senior Living Communities with Medicaid Residents: An "Excluded Party" is a person that the federal or state government found not eligible to provide care and services in a facility that receives Medicare or Medicaid funding. If employed at one of our senior living communities that receives Medicare or Medicaid funding, team members must not be considered an "Excluded Party" as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, any state Medicaid Programs, and any additional federal and state government contract programs. If, as a team member, you learn that you are an Excluded Party at any time, you must present your Excluded Party notice letter to your supervisor immediately.

Other Regulatory Requirements: If employed at one of our senior living communities, team members must continually comply with certain laws and regulations that impact the company, including, but not limited to, state licensing regulations, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), Resident Rights as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and any other federal or state laws relating to team members’ professional licenses.

HIPAA Disclosure All Team Members prior to commencing employment and once employed must not be considered an "Excluded Party" as defined by the Medicare and state Medicaid Programs as well as other federal and state government contract programs. If as an associate you learn you are an Excluded Party, you must present your Excluded Party notice letter to your supervisor immediately. An Excluded Party is a person that the federal or state government found not eligible to provide care and services in a Community that receives Medicare or Medicaid funding. In addition, at all times, during your employment, all associates must be in compliance with certain laws and regulations that affect the company, including but not limited to Resident Rights, HIPAA, State licensing regulations, and those laws relating you an associates’ professional license.