Job Description

Caregiver/Activities Assistant – Acacia Health Center – FT Days Mon - Fri

Starting Pay: $18.00-$21.50 Depending on Certification Date

Schedule: Monday - Friday / 8AM-5:00PM

Location: Assisted Living and Memory care – Acacia Health Center

Vaccination: FLU Vaccination Required

Who we are:

Walk through our doors and see the difference in the future with senior living and care. Resort style living located in the beautiful NE Phoenix valley. Are you looking to work in beautiful surroundings while caring for our seniors? Are you the person who could make another person smile? Ready to make a difference in someone’s life? If yes to these questions, we need YOU! This describes how we like to be a Caregiver/Med Tech for others in Assisted Living and Memory Care neighborhoods. Bring your passions where you can make that difference in the lives of others.

Life Care Services is the premier provider of senior living in the nation. Our Sagewood location is nestled in the beautiful desert just off the 101 with incredible access to many neighboring restaurants, shopping plus the Mayo Clinic and Hospital. You won't find our unique combination of an all-inclusive lifestyle, superior hospitality, and beautiful location anywhere else. If you’re looking for a unique perspective on senior living come join us today!

When you work at Sagewood, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

Our Sagewood and Acacia Health Center is recruiting for Caregiver/Activities Assistant. In this role you will be responsible assisting and coordinating meaningful activities appropriate to the needs and interests of residents and conducive to their physical, mental and social well-being.

You will enjoy: 

A generous benefits package for eligible employees which includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• PTO (up to 16 days 1 floating holiday for FT)
• 401K 401K match
• Scholarship (employees working 12 hrs weekly plus school aged dependents)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• $4 Daily Lunch Specials
• Daily Pay Options
• Comprehensive orientation with ongoing support and professional development
• Awesome work environments and teams!

Who are you: 

• Assist the Director of Life Enrichment and Activities Coordinator with planning, scheduling, set up/tear down events, and coordinating all resident activities including special events following the Life Enrichment programs (Lifestyles and Health Services, Embrace the World, Ambassador, and Heartfelt Connections Memory Care Program) on a monthly basis. 
• Promote a healthy community culture for all residents and employees. 
• Provide individual and group educational opportunities for residents and staff in the area of disease prevention and management in the holistic spirit of the Lifestyle and Health Services Wellness Program.
• Lead daily resident activities per our Community standards.
• Provide hands-on care as a Caregiver with assisting with ADLs and activities. Administer medications, transports/transfers/escorts residents to activities. 

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:

• Current Arizona Caregiver Certificate required.
• Must hold a valid CPR Certification, BLS, First Aid Certification and be trained in AED procedures
• Med Tech Certification preferred, must obtain within 90 days of hire
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English with residents, and have adequate reading skills to understand resident care plans and other applicable documentation
• Education or experience with recreational activities, event planning or related preferred.
• Physical fitness, ability to walk, dance, stand, lift, or meet other physical demands.
• Patience and compassion when dealing with others, especially those who are sick, injured, elderly, or from different backgrounds.

Many roles in the community may require that we ask about your vaccination status. This could include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu and COVID-19 vaccine status. Please note that all employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or apply for and receive an approved exemption, as a condition of employment.

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!

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