Caregivers

Certified Caregiver – Flexible Shifts (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem)
La Posada at Pusch Ridge – Oro Valley, AZ

Join Our Sophisticated, High-End Retirement Community!

La Posada at Pusch Ridge, an elegant and upscale retirement community in Oro Valley, AZ, is seeking compassionate Certified Caregivers to join our team! We offer flexible scheduling with full-time, part-time, and per diem positions available. Shifts will vary based on community needs, providing a dynamic and engaging work environment.

Why Join La Posada at Pusch Ridge?

At La Posada, we are dedicated to fostering a rewarding and inspiring work environment where employees feel valued and supported. We offer:

• Competitive pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO - Full-Time & Part-Time)
• 401(k) with company match
• Excellent health insurance (Full Time)
• Mileage incentive program for employees commuting over 15 miles

Essential Functions

• Performs and coordinates personal care activities including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, skin care/nail care, oral hygiene, shaving, dressing, and others as directed/requested.
• Performs and coordinates services essential to health care at home including laundry and ironing, changing/laundering bed linens, light housekeeping and other services as offered.
• Initiates and participates in leisure activities provided for residents. Encourages residents to socialize and participate in planned activities or programs and to develop friendships with other residents.
• Administers and coordinates the passing of medications under the direction and supervision of the Supervisor (in accordance with state regulations and facility policy).
• Observes and documents the health and emotional condition of each resident, promptly reporting all changes to the Supervisor. Regularly reviews each resident's service plan.
• Coordinates and participates in the prompt and courteous response to resident requests for assistance, including resident call systems, pendants and other devices.
• Promotes a safe environment for residents by observing infection control practices, following facility guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to the Supervisor.
• Assist and coordinates in the preparation and transportation of residents for appointments and social programs.
• Assist and coordinates with moving and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
• Assist and coordinates with helping residents to walk with or without self-help devices as instructed.
• Assists residents to eat or drink as needed.
• Routinely checks on each resident at shift change and as directed at other times to ensure that his/her personal care needs are being met in accordance with his/her wishes and advise Supervisor accordingly.
• Coordinate and monitor special resident services offered by the facility.
• Attend and participate in in-services as required by federal, state and La Posada requirements.
• Maintain current qualifications as a certified caregiver including fingerprint clearance, annual TB clearance, CPR and 1st aid certification.
• Maintain a work environment that is clean and presents a professional image.
• Follows established safety precautions in the performance of all duties.

Competencies

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
• Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.
• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Empathetic - Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Confidentiality - Ability to maintain confidentiality of written and spoken word.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Physical demands - Ability to lift, carry, bend, squat and stand for sustained periods of time.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.

Skills and Abilities

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required

Certification as a Caregiver at the Personal, Supervisory and Directed level.

Experience: 6 months - 1 year experience as a certified caregiver. Experience as a medication technician a plus.

Certifications & Licenses: Current CPR and First Aid cards, Fingerprint clearance card, current TB test.

Certified Caregiver License

Other Requirements: Able to communicate in English, orally and in writing

If you’re a compassionate and dedicated caregiver looking for a fulfilling career in a luxurious and supportive community, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today and become part of our exceptional team at La Posada at Pusch Ridge!