Respite Assistant (60388)

Circle the City; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle the City in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Respite Assistant to support clinical and clerical tasks at the East Valley Medical Respite Center. You will help transport patients, manage basic care, and assist with routine duties to ensure patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include collaboration with nursing staff, maintaining communications, and supporting daily operations while upholding patient dignity and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Able to obtain and record vital signs accurately.
• Proficient in reading and writing English.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
• Demonstrated interest in underserved populations.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• CNA/MA program preferred.
• BH Technician certification may be considered in lieu of CNA/MA.
• BLS Certification required.
• Food Handler's Card desired.
• Bi-lingual Spanish highly desired.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license with active license for at least 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Program Manager and Nursing Staff to set tasks and priorities.
• Maintains timely verbal and written communication for patient care and center operations.
• Provides safe transportation for patients to off-site appointments using center vans.
• Treats patients with confidentiality, rights, and dignity.
• Checks inventories weekly, reports needs, and stocks supplies.
• Assists patients 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 end-of-life patients.
• Assists with dorm cleaning and patient laundry.
• Coordinates mealtime needs and cleanup after meals.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Medical terminology

Vital signs recording

English writing

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Customer service

Fast-paced work

Bi-lingual Spanish

21+ age

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant program

Medical Assistant program

Behavioral Health Technician certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Details

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

Salary Range: $42,000.00 - $52,000.00

Salary 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.

QualificationsQualifications:

Basic Knowledge and Skills:

• 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.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Position requires extended periods of sitting and standing.


• Position requires regular bending and reaching, including transfer of patients.


• Must be able to lift, carry, and push 20 pounds on a regular basis.


• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.

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