Caregiver/Med Tech

Avista Senior Living; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off

401k plan

Employee Assistance Program

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Job summary

A leading senior living community in Phoenix is seeking Certified Caregivers and Med Techs to deliver compassionate care and medication management to residents. Candidates must possess AZ caregiver certification and a strong commitment to resident health and safety. Responsibilities include implementing care plans, responding to resident needs, and ensuring a clean and safe environment. Join a supportive team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of residents while enjoying competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an empathetic caregiver and valued team member.
• Must have the availability to work for 1 weekend day.
• Memory Care experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Read and implement ADLs according to the resident service plan.
• Pass medication according to physician orders for med tech position.
• Respond to resident and other team member needs promptly.

Skills

Compassionate attitude

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

AZ Caregiver certification

Job description

TIRED OF A TOXIC WORK ENVIRONMENT? Avista Senior Living is currently looking for CERTIFIED CAREGIVERS and MED TECHS to join our team at our North Mountain community in Phoenix. At Avista Senior Living, we offer a chance to grow in your career & do the kind of work that makes a difference every day. We are looking for people who understand that our team members are our most valuable resources and who will treat others accordingly. The opportunity to grow, challenge yourself, be heard, and be part of a supportive team is at your fingertips!

Benefits (Full Time Employees)

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off
• 401k plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Job Duties

• Read and implement care/activities of daily living (ADLs) according to the resident service plan.
• PASS MEDICATION according to physician orders if applying for the med tech position using the electronic health record
• Respond to resident and other team member needs in a timely manner.
• Prioritize communication between other team members using group messaging and two-way radios
• Demonstrates empathy and develops caring rapport with residents and other employees.
• Willing to support and lift other team members when they are struggling or learning a new process
• Promotes resident independence and self-care.
• Delivers and documents resident care and services in accordance with individual service plans.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of delivered care in the electronic health record.
• Completes incident reports sensitively, accurately, and timely.
• Understands safety and infection control processes and demonstrates practices to control the spread of communicable illnesses.
• Promotes a clean, orderly, and safe environment including performing housekeeping, when needed.
• Recognize, respond, and communicate with the maintenance team to keep the community, work environment, and resident apartment in a clean, comfortable, and safe condition.
• Adopt a code of conduct in how we behave with team members, visitors, vendors, and others in accordance with Company values.

Qualifications

• AZ Caregiver certification.
• Memory Care experience is an advantage.
• Must have the availability to work for 1 weekend day.
• Proven experience as an empathetic caregiver and valued team member.
• Committed to employee and resident health & safety.
• Reliable, punctual, and willing to work the established schedule.
• Excellent communication and people skills and willingness to offer solutions to identified challenges.
• Ability to learn how to use the electronic health record to document according to regulation and Company policy.
• A patient, willing, positive, and compassionate attitude toward others.