Certified Caregiver

PARK Senior Villas Houghton; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Team oriented workplace

Job summary

An assisted living community is seeking Certified Caregivers in Tucson, Arizona, to provide direct patient care and maintain records for residents. The role emphasizes teamwork and requires certification. Successful candidates will ensure a welcoming environment and engage residents in activities, promoting dignity and independence.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience with senior population required.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification required.
• Current Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
• Food Handlers card must be obtained within 20 days of employment.
• Food Handlers Card within 20 days of employment.
• Attend at least six hours per year of care-related education.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including feeding and bathing.
• Maintain accurate patient records and report changes.
• Assist in maintaining a clean living space.
• Collaborate with other care providers as a team.
• Maintain a clean, welcoming living space for residents.
• Assist residents in participating in activities and encouragement of participation.
• Communicate professionally with residents, visitors, staff and external agencies.
• Perform household tasks such as laundry, dishes, cleaning.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Record keeping

Vital signs

Education

Arizona Caregiver Certification

Fingerprint Clearance Card

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

P ** A RK Senior Villas Houghton- An Assisted Living & Memory Care Community is HIRING immediately for Certified Caregivers!! **

Arizona Caregiver Certification Required

Competitive Pay based on skills and experience

We are looking for responsible individuals that promote dignity, independence, self-determination, privacy, upholding state standards and promoting the philosophy, policies, and protocols of the company. Individuals who will “empower every person to celebrate life at its best.” Daily demonstrate our values of attitude, integrity and teamwork.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES:

· Provide direct patient care, medication pass, cooking, including bathing, feeding, dressing, toileting, incontinence care lifting, positioning, transferring, vitals etc.

· Maintain accurate and complete patient records and reporting.

· Review service plans and report any changes in resident’s condition.

· Work effectively as a team member with other care providers.

· Maintain a clean, orderly, welcoming living space for residents.

· Assist resident in participating in activities.

· Provide activities to residents as assigned and encourage their participation.

· Professional communication with residents, visitors, staff, and outside agencies such as hospice or other service providers.

· Must be able to perform a variety of household chores such as laundry, dishes, mopping, dusting, etc.

· Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

· Must have at least 1 to 2 years of experience working with the senior population

· Must have current CPR/First Aid Certification

· Must have current Fingerprint Clearance Card

· Must be Free of TB(prior to start)

· Must have current Food Handlers card or obtain Food Handlers card within 20 days of employment

· Must attend at a minimum six (6 to 12) hours per year (while working at Park Senior Villas) of care related education.