Personalized Living Assistants
Job Number: 40547
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (BSL) a publicly traded company (NYSE: BKD)

Want to become a member of our professional team and work for the largest senior living provider in the United States?

Consider joining our team at the Santa Catalina Villas in Tucson, AZ!!!

One Company - One Mission - One Voice. Good people make the difference and are the key to the company's success. Brookdale Senior Living operates 640 locations in 38 states and employs approximately 33,000 full and part time associates and serves nearly 52,000 residents. BSL offers its residents access to a full continuum of services. - independent living, assisted living, retirement centers / continuing care retirement communities ( CCRC ) and management services.

Immediate Opening: Personalized Living Assistants
Job Number: 40547
Job Type: Part-Time
Location: Santa Catalina Villas- 7500 N Calle Sin Envidia Tucson, AZ 85718
Contact: Yvette Dunn
Fax: 520 297 5768
Email: ymacneil@brookdaleliving.com

Job Summary
The Personalized Living Assistant provides residents with assistance and companionship while recognizing residents' individual needs and encourages independence.

Essential Functions
1. Assists residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring and getting to and from activities and meals according to the individual service plan. Allows
and encourages residents to do as much of their own care as possible.
2. Serves meals to residents in the dining room or apartments. May assist in preparing meals following preplanned menus. Encourages residents to eat a proper diet and take adequate fluids while respecting the resident's right to free choice. Records and reports changes in resident's eating habits to the supervisor.
3. Initiates and participates in leisure activities provided for residents as described in the activity calendar. Encourages residents to socialize and participate in planned activities or programs and to develop friendships with other residents.
4. Maintains residents' records daily in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy and procedures. This includes documentation related to: medication distribution as applicable; leisure activities; incidents and observations; reporting any changes in resident's physical condition and/or behavior; visitors; etc. Observes and reports the health and emotional condition of each resident, and promptly reports all changes to the supervisor. (Refer to state specific regulations regarding medication assistance and documentation).
5. May assist residents with medication as defined in medication procedure. Assists or supervises residents who self-administer medication. Follows physician orders and state laws to administer medications to residents who cannot self-administer their medications. Exhibits understanding of and follows
medication policies and procedures. (Refer to state specific regulations regarding medication assistance).
6. Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the residents. Performs general housekeeping following cleaning schedules for resident laundry, bedrooms, dining area, living space, bathrooms, kitchen, etc.
7. Follows proper procedures in emergency situations and responds promptly and positively to resident requests for assistance - including emergency pull cords, telephone calls, and requests from family and friends.
8. Knows location of each resident, reminds them to sign out when they leave the building, and notifies the supervisor immediately if unable to locate a resident.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.

We seek the following qualifications:

* High School Diploma or (GED) if preferred, but not required
* We are looking for Certified Caregivers or Certified Nursing Assistants
* Two years experience working with elderly and memory impaired
* Must be available weekends
* AZ License, Fingerprint Clearance Card, CPR, First Aid, Caregiver certification OR CNA required
* Wages will be determined by licensure and experience

If you want a rewarding career enriching the lives of those we serve with compassion, respect, and excellence, we invite you to consider Brookdale Senior Living. Discover more about Brookdale Senior Living at BrookdaleLiving.com.

HOW TO APPLY: Please e-mail resume to Yvette Dunn at ymacneil@brookdaleliving.com or fax to 520 297 5768.

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