Certified Caregiver

ARIZONA PIONEERS' HOME The Arizona Pioneers' Home is a continuing care retirement home operated and funded by the State of Arizona. The Home provides care and services to residents living independently, as well as, those requiring personal, assisted living and intermediate care. APH was opened in 1911, for our Arizona pioneers and disabled miners to deliver the optimal physical, emotional and spiritual care in a historic home like environment. APH employees provide quality of care and compassion in a professional manner, protecting the dignity and honoring the personal directives of each resident. Job Location: 300 South McCormick Street Prescott, Arizona 86303 Posting Details: Hourly Pay Rate: $19.36 Grade: 12 This position will remain open until filled Job Summary: Arizona Pioneers’ Home (APH) is looking for a CNA or Caregiver with an inviting, friendly, caring and compassionate demeanor to provide tender care to its’ residents while ensuring their highest quality of life and independence. Responsibilities: You will be responsible for the provision of such assistance as needed to the residents of APH including, but not limited to: Provision of assistance in the activities of daily living to all residents and positioning of bedridden residents, hygiene and incontinence care while maintaining privacy and adhering to infection control policies and the plan of care. Ensure quality and continuity of care by performing rounds and/or reports at the beginning and end of each shift with off‑going and on‑coming staff. Monitoring residents for changes in condition and safety risks and communicating concerns to the nurse in charge. Ensure cleanliness of residents, resident living areas and work areas in accordance with APH Policy and Procedure. Keep work areas stocked in anticipation of resident needs. Assist in collection of lab specimens as ordered and within scope of practice under the direction of the supervising nurse. Take vitals and monitor urinary input‑output as ordered and document in accordance with APH Policy and Procedure. Maintain a professional demeanor and interact with residents, co‑workers, residents’ families, visitors, volunteers and vendors while preserving confidentiality of medical information. Attend to the basic needs and desires of residents in a caring, compassionate manner. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): The Candidate for this position will demonstrate knowledge of basic nursing assistant skills including but not limited to the following: Transfer and positioning techniques with high regard to safety of the employee and resident. Basic infection control procedures and universal precautions. Resident hygiene procedures. Specimen collection. Incontinence care and risk management. Measuring of vitals, identifying normal and significant changes. Knowledge of basic documentation standards and professional oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of activities of daily living and ability to individualize care according to the plan of care. Knowledge of feeding procedures, nutritional and fluid requirements. Medical issues allowing the Nursing Assistant to identify changes in condition. Medication administration, including treatments, eye drops, ear drops, lotions and creams, etc. The candidate for this position will demonstrate adequate skills, dependent on experience, to perform the following functions: Safe transfer techniques. Ability to safely assist in activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, toileting, oral and personal care, skin care and feeding. Application of prostheses, anti‑embolism stockings and oxygen delivery systems and other ordered medical devices including wheelchairs and lifts. Indwelling urinary catheter care. Application of infection control and universal precautions including hand washing. Appropriate bed making. The candidate for this position will possess the following abilities: Achieve a higher level of knowledge and skills through in‑service and other training. Work in a team environment. Interact with all residents, employees, family members, visitors, volunteers and vendors in a professional manner. Provide flexible work hours and days. Be punctual with good attendance. Demonstrate verbal and written communication skills in English following directions. Perform essential functions safely and efficiently. Maintain strict resident confidentiality. Selective Preference(s): Certified Nursing Assistant and/or Caregiver experience (opportunity to bridge from CNA to Certified Caregiver). High School diploma or equivalent, post‑high‑school education preferably in nursing or a related medical field. Pre-Employment Requirements: Must be 16 years of age or older. Provide fingerprint clearance by Arizona Department of Public Safety within twenty days of hire. Provide documentation of freedom from active pulmonary tuberculosis before hire. Must not have been convicted of a felony or conviction involving moral turpitude. Benefits: The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include: Sick leave Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year Health and dental insurance Retirement plan Life insurance and long‑term disability insurance Optional employee benefits include short‑term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page Retirement: Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility becomes effective after 27 weeks of employment. Contact Us: If you have any questions please feel free to contact Arlene Seagraves at View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr