CNA

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Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved. Operated by St. Joseph’s Hospital, Huger is an assisted- living facility for people with dementia. The grassy five- acre campus was established nearly 20 years ago due in part to the generosity of the late Dr. Raymond Huger, a St. Joseph’s psychiatrist whose wife had Alzheimer’s disease. He envisioned a facility where residents could remain active, while being treated with dignity and respect. Today, that vision is a reality for the 48 residents who call Huger home; many will live their final days here. Every detail at Huger is carefully crafted to accommodate the special needs of those with dementia, a progressive loss of brain function that can be caused by a multitude of diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease and stroke.

Huger adheres to a social, activity-based model, in which residents are encouraged to interact through a variety of activities. On any given day, you’ll find residents involved in anything from music and art to pet therapy. There are theme weeks and monthly outings, as well as holiday dinners and community celebrations, like the annual Fall Festival with students from nearby Orangewood Elementary School.

For the health of our community ... we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) at Huger Living Center play a crucial role in delivering exceptional care and support to our residents and patients. They are responsible for assisting with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and feeding, as well as monitoring vital signs, maintaining patient records, and ensuring a clean and safe environment. CNAs work closely with nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide compassionate, individualized care, fostering a warm and supportive atmosphere. Our CNAs are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our residents and patients, demonstrating empathy, patience, and a strong commitment to their well-being.

• Assists with patient admission discharge and transfer
• Collects laboratory specimens according to hospital protocol maintaining hospital standard of zero tolerance for mislabeled specimens
• Assists the nurse/physician during examinations treatments and procedures as requested
• Retrieves necessary equipment and supplies; Assists in patient/equipment preparation
• Performs follow-up actions as directed
• Documents clinically relevant findings in the patient's record according to hospital protocols
• Monitors and records patient vital signs weight positioning ADL's I&O activity and blood glucose readings per RN instructions hospital protocols and standards of care and notifies RN/physician of abnormalities
• Records readings in an accurate and timely manner; Completes hospital forms per protocol

Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000.

Minimum: 

• Completion of C.N.A. program 
• Arizona CNA license
• American Heart Association-issued BLS card
• American Heart Association-issued First Aid Card
• Food Handlers Card
• Finger Print Card

Preferred: 

• 6 months of CNA experience