Respite Assistant (60390)

Circle the City; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle the City seeks a Respite Assistant to provide clinical and clerical support at the East Valley Medical Respite Center in Mesa, AZ. You will help patients heal from illness, assist with daily care, and serve as a bridge for communication among care teams.

The role includes patient transport, basic medical tasks, and maintaining a clean, organized center while ensuring confidentiality and dignity for all clients. CNA/MA training and BLS are preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to obtain and record vital signs accurately.
• English reading and writing skills required.
• Excellent communication and customer service.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in underserved populations.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• CNA/MA program preferred; BLS certification beneficial.
• Bi-lingual Spanish highly desired.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license with active license for 3+ years.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Program Manager and Nursing staff to set tasks and priorities.
• Maintains timely communication for patient care and center operations.
• Provides safe transportation for patients to off-site appointments in vans.
• Preserves patient confidentiality and dignity.
• Checks inventories and stocks supplies weekly.
• Assists patients with personal hygiene as needed.
• Assist with clerical tasks and duties.
• Handles phone coverage and triage when necessary.
• Provides personal care and one-to-one support for end-of-life needs.
• Assists with dorm cleaning and patient laundry.
• Coordinates mealtime needs and cleans up after meals.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Medical terminology

Vital signs

English literacy

Communication skills

Underserved population

Bilingual Spanish

21+ years old

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA or Medical Assistant program preferred

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Details

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

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 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
• Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant and/or Medical Assistant program...
• 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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