Assistant

Respite Assistant

Midtown Medical Respite Center - Phoenix, AZ 85013

Overview

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Category: Health Care

Description

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

Qualifications

Qualifications:

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

Experience:

• 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

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