Respite Assistant (60328)

Circle the City; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle the City at East Valley Medical Respite Center in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Respite Assistant to provide both clinical and clerical support to patients recovering from illness. You will help maintain continuity of care and may transport patients and deliver supplies as needed to support the care team.

The role requires a high school diploma, basic medical terminology knowledge, and bilingual Spanish is highly desired.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Able to obtain and record vital signs accurately.
• Proficient reading/writing in English.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Bi-lingual Spanish highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Program Manager/Nursing Staff on shift priorities and task outcomes.
• Maintains timely verbal and written communication for patient care.
• Provides safe patient transport to off-site appointments using the center vans.
• Assists with personal care, housekeeping and laundry as needed.
• Triages calls and handles phone coverage during shifts.
• Supports end-of-life patient care with compassion and discretion.
• Checks inventories weekly and stocks supplies.
• Coordinates mealtime needs for patients and clean-up after meals.

Skills

Medical terminology

Vital signs

English literacy

Communication

Customer service

Bi-lingual Spanish

Underserved population experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA/Medical Assistant program preferred

BLS certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: East Valley Medical Respite Center - Mesa, AZ 85205

Salary Range: $46,000.00 - $52,000.00

Summary of Position

The purpose of this position is to provide both clinical and clerical support services in a setting that delivers care to patients while they heal from a recent illness. A Respite Assistant assures the continuity of client care, providing an essential link for communication involving all team members. The Respite Assistant is also available to transport patients as needed for appointments and to serve as a driver for the pickup and delivery of supplies.

Essential Duties

• Collaborates with Program Manager/Nursing Staff throughout each shift to determine work assignments and priorities, as well as communicate the status of delegated task completion and outcome of patient data findings.
• Maintains timely, ongoing verbal and written communication to ensure good care of patients and the effective running of the Medical Respite Center.
• Provides safe and timely transportation for patients to off-site appointments as assigned by supervisor using the Respite Center’s vans including running errands as needed by supervisor.
• Treats each patient in a manner that preserves and supports patient confidentiality, patient rights, and patient dignity.
• Checks inventories weekly, reports needs, and stocks supplies.
• Assist any patient with personal hygiene as needed.
• Assists with copying and clerical tasks as needed.
• Phone coverage and triage of calls when necessary.
• Provides personal care and one-to-one support for patients needing end-of-life care.
• Assists with daily dorm cleaning and patient laundry.
• Coordinate mealtime needs including setting out food for patients to pick up and cleaning up after the meals are finished.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Able to obtain and record vital signs accurately.
• Proficient in reading and writing skills in English.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
• Demonstrated interest in working with an underserved population.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant and/or Medical Assistant program preferred
• Behavioral Health Technician certification may be considered in lieu of Certified Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Food Handlers Card.
• Bi-lingual- Spanish highly desired.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license, active license for at least 3 years.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All resumes will be reviewed for education and experience.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.