Description

What makes Weyrich Health Care Center at Westminster Village a special place to work?

• Low acuity skilled nursing unit that is transitioning to assisted living but will maintain nurses 24 hours a day- NO IVs, NO Medicare charting, NO complex wounds, and NO severe behavioral care
• Great staff-to-resident ratios
• Staffed with a Charge Nurse 7-days a week and an Administrative Nurse on-call 24 hours a day
• Monthly all-staff meetings and continued opportunities for role and knowledge development
• Leadership team encourages staff to engage with residents and participate in activities
• Unit-led, staff recognition pin program to enhance staff appreciation 
• Campus-wide perks that are open to all, including free daily meals, fitness classes, campus activities and much more
• 8 hour shifts with differentials added to the base pay depending on the shift worked- Additional differentials added on the weekend!

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides safe, effective care in-line with each resident service plan and facility policies & procedures. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITY:

• Assists acute and long-term residents with ADLs, such as dressing, feeding, toileting, and bathing.
• Helps facilitate the ambulation of residents who may require the use of assistive devices.
• Safe use of mechanical lifts when necessary, such as Hoyer and Sara lifts.
• Assists with the admission, discharge, and transfer of facility residents.
• Documents and records on E-MAR: Vital signs, bowel movements, meal/snack percentages, and skin concerns.
• Reports any discernable symptoms, reactions, or changes in condition to the floor nurse or their direct supervisor.
• Follows the individualized service plan of each resident.
• Performs basic housekeeping services for each resident, including laundry and trash assistance.
• Participates in regular staff meetings and staff development, as required.
• Consults with Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing, and other disciplines to provide optimal care.
• Performs other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the floor nurse, Nursing leadership, or the Assisted Living Manger.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Verifiable, certified caregiver within the State of Arizona
• Current fingerprint clearance card through the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Previous experience in an assisted living setting is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMAND:

• Able to sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during working hours.
• Can lift up to 40 pounds.
• Can sustain prolonged standing and walking.
• *All qualified applicants must successfully pass a background check, substance test, fingerprinting requirements, and tuberculosis testing.