Caregiver Roles in Scottsdale and Phoenix Area

Job highlights
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Qualifications
1 year previous caregiving experience
Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with the organizations requirements
Must have reliable source of transportation to and from clients
Must be able to community verbally and in writing in English, other languages are an asset
Proof of CNA Health Care Certification (Registry #)
Current TB Screen and Criminal Record Check
Must be able to legally work in Arizona
Certified in CPR
Valid driver’s license is required
Benefits
YOU LOVE COMING TO WORK. GROW AND DEVELOP WITH US, DOING WHAT YOU LOVE
Nurse Next Door People Promise, you love coming to work
$17.00 to $20.00 per hour
(30+ hours worked per week)
24/7 support center to assist with scheduling related questions
24/7 assistance related to client care
In home care with private clients
Responsibilities
Provide meal preparation, light housekeeping, and/or provide companionship and personal care
Execute on the client’s care plan as outlined by the Care Designer
Meet the safety needs of the client and use equipment safely and properly
Function within the limits of your own experience and knowledge, while practicing safely and competently within the job description
Complete records and documentation accurately and thoroughly
Service the Scottsdale and Phoenix area
Looking for all visit times, weekdays and weekends
Provide client care as directed by the Care Designer or Nurse
Provide personal care:
Bathing
Grooming, including oral care
Assist the client with dressing and undressing
Assist the client with toileting activities, including the use of the bedpan and urinal
Provide catheter care including changing the urinary catheter bag
Empty ostomy bags, or changing bags that do not adhere to the skin
Assist in feeding the client, if necessary
Feed clients who are unable to feed themselves
Take and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure)
Measure and record height and weight, if necessary
Support good skin care to prevent skin breakdown (i.e
turn and reposition client, actively encourage movement)
Assist client with active and passive range of motions as defined by the plan of care
Provide client with help walking and transferring; assist with the use of devices for aid to daily living such as a wheelchair or walker;
Observe client’s physical, mental and emotional conditions
Report any change to the Care Designer
Document observed changes
Measure and document intake and output, if necessary
Assist client in the self-administration of medication
Verbally remind clients to take their medications
Perform light housekeeping; maintains a clean, safe and healthy environment, which may include light cleaning and straightening of the bathroom, straightening the sleeping and living areas, washing the client’s or client’s dishes or laundry, and such tasks to maintain cleanliness and safety for the client;
Perform meal preparation and clean up
Change bed linens and make up the client’s bed
Maintain an orderly client environment
Follow principles of infection control and Universal Precautions
Identifies and participates in performance improvement activities
Provide transport to doctor appointments, outside activities and shopping
Participates in client teaching according to the client’s plan of care
Assist in providing a safe environment and promote quality client care through adherence to established policies, procedures and standards
Ensure client’s rights are adhered to
Respond rapidly and appropriately in an emergency situation
Use equipment properly and in a safe manner
Perform other tasks as determined and instructed by the licensed professional and as permissible under Arizona law
Job description
A Career with Purpose and Heart

YOU LOVE COMING TO WORK. GROW AND DEVELOP WITH US, DOING WHAT YOU LOVE.

Happier Aging Philosophy

At Nurse Next Door, we believe that getting older doesn’t have to feel sad or helpless. Instead, aging should be celebrated. That’s what we call Happier Aging. We bring Happier Aging to everyone: ourselves, our team, our community and the world. Happier Aging starts with you.

Caregiving as a Career

We are redefining the home care industry and are a career destination in North America. We believe in Caregiving as a Career: a career that is respected, valued and offers personal professional growth opportunities.

Caregiving as a Career starts with our People Promise, entered in the belief that you can thrive at work and have fun along the way. This is what we are all about.

We form genuine relationships and support our team members to achieve their wildest dreams through leading with care, our Bold Kindness philosophy.

What We Offer
• Nurse Next Door People Promise, you love coming to work
• $17.00 to $20.00 per hour
• (30+ hours worked per week)
• 24/7 support center to assist with scheduling related questions
• 24/7 assistance related to client care
• In home care with private clients

Responsibilities And Duties

Responsibilities of the Certified Nursing Assistant include, are to, but are not limited to the following:
• Provide meal preparation, light housekeeping, and/or provide companionship and personal care
• Execute on the client’s care plan as outlined by the Care Designer
• Meet the safety needs of the client and use equipment safely and properly
• Function within the limits of your own experience and knowledge, while practicing safely and competently within the job description
• Complete records and documentation accurately and thoroughly
• Service the Scottsdale and Phoenix area
• Looking for all visit times, weekdays and weekends
• Provide client care as directed by the Care Designer or Nurse.
• Provide personal care:
• Bathing
• Grooming, including oral care
• Assist the client with dressing and undressing
• Assist the client with toileting activities, including the use of the bedpan and urinal
• Provide catheter care including changing the urinary catheter bag
• Empty ostomy bags, or changing bags that do not adhere to the skin
• Assist in feeding the client, if necessary
• Feed clients who are unable to feed themselves
• Take and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure)
• Measure and record height and weight, if necessary.
• Support good skin care to prevent skin breakdown (i.e. turn and reposition client, actively encourage movement)
• Assist client with active and passive range of motions as defined by the plan of care
• Provide client with help walking and transferring; assist with the use of devices for aid to daily living such as a wheelchair or walker;
• Observe client’s physical, mental and emotional conditions
• Report any change to the Care Designer
• Document observed changes
• Measure and document intake and output, if necessary
• Assist client in the self-administration of medication
• Verbally remind clients to take their medications
• Perform light housekeeping; maintains a clean, safe and healthy environment, which may include light cleaning and straightening of the bathroom, straightening the sleeping and living areas, washing the client’s or client’s dishes or laundry, and such tasks to maintain cleanliness and safety for the client;
• Perform meal preparation and clean up
• Change bed linens and make up the client’s bed
• Maintain an orderly client environment.
• Follow principles of infection control and Universal Precautions.
• Identifies and participates in performance improvement activities.
• Provide transport to doctor appointments, outside activities and shopping.
• Participates in client teaching according to the client’s plan of care.
• Assist in providing a safe environment and promote quality client care through adherence to established policies, procedures and standards.
• Ensure client’s rights are adhered to. These include but are not limited to:
• the right to privacy and dignity while care is being provided
• the right to accept or refuse care
• the right to confidentiality of their information
• Respond rapidly and appropriately in an emergency situation
• Use equipment properly and in a safe manner.
• Perform other tasks as determined and instructed by the licensed professional and as permissible under Arizona law.

Requirements
• 1 year previous caregiving experience
• Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with the organizations requirements.
• Must have reliable source of transportation to and from clients
• Must be able to community verbally and in writing in English, other languages are an asset
• Proof of CNA Health Care Certification (Registry #)
• Current TB Screen and Criminal Record Check
• Must be able to legally work in Arizona
• Certified in CPR
• Valid driver’s license is required

Nurse Next Door is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees.

Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made throughout the recruitment process and during employment.