Non-Certified Caregiver

Claremont; Lake Havasu City (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Claremont in Lake Havasu City, AZ, is seeking a Non-Certified Personal Care Attendant to provide direct resident care under supervision, promote dignity, and assist with daily activities. You will review assignments, coordinate with teammates for lifting, and respond promptly to assistance requests.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, state certification, and current First Aid/CPR. Food handler permits may be required by state regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with one or more years of personal care experience with older adults preferred or equivalent knowledge and skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must hold state required certification, complete state required delegation and/or training requirements and successfully complete the ADL competency return demonstration.
• Must have word processing skills.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Food Handlers permit if required by State.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct resident care under supervision, promotes dignity, independence, and personal choice.
• Reviews daily assignments with supervisor and completes task sheets each shift.
• Coordinates personal care services with co-workers and responds to assistance pages.
• Reports and documents incidents and completes notifications.
• Assists residents to and from dining room and activities and with mealtimes.
• Performs First Aid and initiates emergency response when needed.
• Greets residents, visitors, and staff and answers phones when assigned.
• Follows fire safety and infection control practices and reports unsafe conditions.
• Assists with tours, move-ins/move-outs, and transfers.
• Attends training and staff meetings.

Skills

English communication

First Aid & CPR

Word processing

Caregiver attentiveness

Education

High school diploma or GED

State-required certification

Job description

General Purpose

With supervision the Non-Certified Personal Care Attendant provides direct resident care, completes assignments as a universal worker, and assists in maintaining a positive physical and psychosocial environment for residents.

Essential Duties

• Provides direct resident care under the supervision of a manager or caregiver, while promoting resident dignity, independence, and personal choice. Regularly observes residents' physical and mental conditions and reports changes to health services leadership or Executive Director.
• Provides care and services as directed by the resident's cooperative service plan under supervision.
• Reviews daily assignments with the designated supervisor and completes task sheets every shift.
• Coordinates personal care services with co-workers assisting with lifting and responds to assistance pages promptly.
• Reports and documents all incidents and accidents per policy. Completes required notifications and incident report forms.
• Assists residents to and from dining room and activities.
• Performs First Aid and initiates emergency response procedures as required.
• Greets residents, visitors, and staff courteously and answers phones when assigned.
• Follows and supports community fire safety and infection control practices and promptly reports any unsafe conditions or equipment to immediate supervisor or Executive Director.
• Serves meals in the dining room, assisting residents at mealtimes, provides resident tray delivery, and assists with dining room and kitchen clean up and maintenance.
• Assists in lifting, moving, and transporting residents using proper body mechanics or assistive devices as directed by the resident's cooperative service plan.
• Assists with tours, move-ins, move-outs, and transfers.
• Assists with apartment housekeeping services and resident's laundry.
• Attends and participates in training, in-services, and staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Requirements

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Qualification Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED with one or more years of personal care experience with older adults preferred or equivalent knowledge and skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must hold state required certification, complete state required delegation and/or training requirements and successfully complete the ADL competency return demonstration.
• Must have word processing skills.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Food Handlers permit if required by State.

Language Skills

Ability to communicate effectively, in English, with residents, visitors, and staff. Good written and oral communication skills. Ability to read and interpret documents, including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift, move, and transfer residents using proper body mechanics or assistive devices (up to 25-50 lbs).
• Ability to push/pull wheelchairs, carts, and equipment.
• Quick physical response in emergencies, including providing First Aid.
• Frequent hand use for personal care, meal assistance, and housekeeping tasks.
• Ability to carry laundry, supplies, and other light items as needed.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Additional Information

Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.