Arizona Certified Caregiver at Avana Assisted Living

Company: Avana Assisted Living
Location: Tempe
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Avana Assisted Living is looking for experienced certified caregivers to join our team in providing quality care in a specially-designed, 10-resident luxury assisted living home in south Tempe. Join our Avana family and share your talents with a supportive, experienced, collaborative, fun team and amazing residents! Hiring AZ certified caregivers for full time and part time 12 hour shifts. Looking for day shift 7am-7pm Sunday-Saturday Must have all current documents prior to interview- AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card, AZ Caregiver Certification, In Person - CPR/ First Aid, TB Test & Food Handlers Card. Please send resume and documents to chloem@avana-living.com Essential Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for fulfilling daily, weekly and monthly job checklist duties and other assigned duties. Understand the resident’s alert status including changes of condition and what to be aware of concerning the resident; Report changes immediately to your manager. Reads, understands and appropriately documents reports. Understand and agree to follow the resident’s service plan and keep updated as care needs change. Assists with all care needs the resident may have as directed on the individual resident’s service plan. Assist with dining room service (set up, serve, clean up) Re-stocks the resident’s incontinent supplies & notify when supplies are getting low. Collects and disposes of trash in designated receptacles. Wash, dry, fold and put away resident personal laundry as scheduled and as needed. Observes residents for changes in physical, emotional, mental, or behavioral condition, unusual symptoms, accidents, injuries, or unusual occurrences, and reports promptly to your manager. Encourages residents to participate in scheduled activities, and assists with those activities as needed. Makes resident beds, empties resident garbage, and tidies resident rooms daily and as needed. Maintains resident clothing and clothing closet in a clean, neat and orderly manner. Cleans dining room tables and chairs after meals and snacks. Prompting and Assisting residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, etc. Help clients with mobility, including lifting and transferring them safely as needed. Administer first aid when necessary and maintain a safe environment for residents. Maintain confidentiality and respect the dignity of all residents. Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, and time of administration on resident’s chart. Presents medication to residents and observes ingestion or other application, or administers medication. Takes vital signs or observes residents to detect response to specified types of medications and prepares reports or notifies designated personnel of unexpected reactions. Receives supply of ordered medications for administration to residents. Counts narcotics at the beginning and end of shift and records on appropriate forms. Notifies management immediately of any discrepancies. Responds to call lights in a timely manner. Monitors for effectiveness of PRN medications and reports and documents outcomes. Provide assistance with the cleanliness of the medication room, supply closets, laundry room, pantry, bedroom/bathrooms and all other areas of the house. Understands and adheres to the guidelines of “Residents Rights”. Attends periodic in-services and staff meetings Deep cleaning of the facility Completing nightly checklist. Filling out Daily Communication Notes for each resident Qualifications and Essential Functions: An Arizona Caregiver Certification is required. Knowledge of ADLs and patient observation techniques. Certification in First Aid and CPR is required Must have a fingerprint clearance card and 2 step negative TB test Patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others are essential traits for success in this role. Ability to lift residents safely and perform physical tasks associated with caregiving. Standing for long periods of time. Communication with team members, families and residents. Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance. Resident oriented and friendly. Prioritization and time management skills. Working quickly without compromising quality. Working in a Non-Smoking Environment. Awake Staff Overnight - lights are on. TEAM WORK! Apply today and learn more about the wonderful opportunities for learning, career growth, and sense of family and caring we have at Avana Assisted Living! Job Type: Full-time & Part-time Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 24 per week Benefits: Flexible schedule Paid sick time Paid training Referral program Schedule: 12 hour shifts Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: Caregiving: 2 years (Required) License/Certification: ARIZONA Caregiver Certification (Required) Work Location: In person By applying to this job, you agree to receive periodic text messages from this employer and Homebase about your pending job application. Opt out anytime. Msg & data rates may apply. Powered by Homebase. Free employee scheduling, time clock and hiring tools.

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