Respite Assistant- PRN
Respite Assistant- PRN
Circle the City
Greater Phoenix Area
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This is an on-call role to float between two Central Phoenix locations
Essential Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Basic Knowledge/Skills:
This is an on-call role to float between two Central Phoenix locations
Essential Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Collaborates with the Lead Respite Assistant/Nursing Staff throughout each shift to determine work assignments and priorities, as well as communicating the status of delegated task completion and outcome of patient data findings
- Maintains timely, ongoing verbal communication in order to assure 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 on a weekly basis, reports needs and stocks supplies
- Assists 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
- Coordinates meal time needs including setting out food for patient pick up and cleaning up after the meals are finished
- Performs other duties as required
Basic Knowledge/Skills:
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology
- Able to obtain 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 (preferred but not required)
- Experience in a medical environment highly desirable
- Basic Life Support certification required (BLS)
- 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
- 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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Seniority level
Entry level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Administrative -
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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