Respite Assistant (58773)

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:

            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