Nursing Support Services

This position answers to the Director of Nursing and encompasses various caregiving and clerical functions for the Pioneers Home including serving as the main source of transportation and physical assistance for residents to and from their medical appointments receiving supplies serving as the assistant rehabilitation coordinator and maintaining the Homes vehicle cleanliness.

This position will also assist with caregiving within the building as needed and the testing of backup drivers on other shifts.

Transporting and physically assisting residents to and from medical and other appointments and maintaining cleanliness of the Homes vehicles used for this purpose

Back up to ordering nursing office/lab supplies in order to maintain inventory; Serve as Central Supply receiving for the Home; Assist with DME and oxygen equipment

Assume oversight of the Activity House which includes rehabilitation assistant coordination and resident exercise equipment instruction

Quality assurance quality improvement and safety compliance

Caregiving as scheduled by the Department of Nursing

Other duties as assigned as related to the position

Knowledge:

Federal and state regulations systems perspective group process/dynamics

Aging and related developmental stage

Medical terminology

Diseaseprocesses

Family systems

Resident rights

Skills:

Developing rapport with residents and familymembers

Good judgment and problem solving skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Active listening and problem solving

Interpersonal coomunication

Crisis Intervention skills

Patience

Ability:

Ability to read and comprehend directions and instructions

Ability to walk short distances sometimes at a brisk pace

Able to see up close mid range and distance

Hear broad range of volume and tone

Ability to prioritizeand organize

Sit stand and reach

Analyze/reason

Required:

Certified Caregiver (will assist in obtaining certification if necessary)

Memory Care training as required by the State of Arizona

Level 1 State of Arizona Current Fingerprint Card

CPR/First Aid

Preferred:

Demonstrated experience with the geriatric population; two or more years as a Certified Caregiver

Must be able to drive various types of vehicles including small sedans wheelchair equipped van/bus or other modes of transportation as needed

Current Arizona Drivers License with no violations and current auto insurance

Employee should have the ability to drive on a daily basis within the tri city area

Driving long distances may be necessary

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance

Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Sick leave

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

Please note that enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Arlene Seagraves at for assistance