Careers
Your Career at Sun Health
When you work with Sun Health, you’re working with an organization that envisions a world where people live longer, healthier, more purposeful lives. For more than 50 years, we’ve supported superior health care and wellness services in the Arizona community. With more than 700 employees and counting, we’re dedicated to our staff—whether you’re employed as a nurse, cook or administrative assistant, we always strive to put you first.
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About Sun Health
Empowering people to enjoy living longer
Sun Health is driven by a commitment to helping West Valley residents live longer, healthier and more purposeful lives. For more than 50 years, we’ve embraced our rich history as a long-standing, Arizona nonprofit organization that supports healthy living and superior health care in our community.
Sun Health is comprised of Sun Health Foundation, Sun Health Communities and Sun Health Wellness – each supporting and advancing an overall mission to champion superior health and wellbeing through philanthropy, inspired living and wellness programs. Learn about each, and which is right for you, below.
Sun Health Administration
The Sun Health Administration provides leadership and supports the efforts of our Communities, Wellness and Foundation business units.
Sun Health Foundation
Sun Health Foundation is the exclusive philanthropic partner of Banner Boswell Medical Center, Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center, Banner Sun Health Research Institute and Sun Health Wellness. Contributions to the Sun Health Foundation also support the programs, classes and services provided by Sun Health Wellness.
Sun Health Communities
Sun Health Communities owns and operates three Life Plan Communities—Grandview Terrace, La Loma Village and The Colonnade—as well as the Sun Health At Home® program. Both residents and Sun Health At Home members have access to unmatched amenities, community clubs, social activities and lifetime access to health care.
Sun Health Wellness
Sun Health Wellness develops and implements industry-leading, community-based health and wellness programs, classes and services at the Center for Health & Wellbeing. By offering these resources to the community, we strive to improve the overall quality of life of those we serve.
Company Culture
Maintaining a Culture of Vibrancy
Our culture is one of vibrancy – where each team member contributes to the experience of our Sun Health residents, members, donors and community members. It is the way we go about our work, the way we interact with each other and serve our customers that create a vibrant energy throughout the organization.
Our commitment to the health, vibrancy and personal growth of our employees includes supporting our team members in their careers as well as providing benefits to support their time outside of work. Our thought process is that to take care of others, you must feel supported and valued in all you do. No matter what your role, you are a part of the Sun Health family.
Partnerships
Maintaining close ties with community organizations
Sun Health “envisions a world where people live longer, healthier and more purposeful lives.”
This includes nurturing educational and growth opportunities for all generations through partnerships with leading school districts, colleges and other organizations dedicated to providing meaningful career opportunities.
Perks You Will Love
Educational Opportunities
At Sun Health, team members are encouraged to pursue professional growth within the organization and educational opportunities throughout their careers. Tuition discounts and reimbursement and scholarship opportunities are available for those who quality.
Wellness Programs
Our award-winning employee wellbeing program is an employer-sponsored program designed to engage team members participation in activities that promote behaviors to improve quality of life, enhance personal effectiveness and reduce health risks in the workplace and in their personal life.
Leadership Opportunities
We offer transformational opportunities to our leaders, allowing them to continually grow and develop within their career at Sun Health, including monthly leadership development courses, a Leadership Academy and talent review management for succession planning.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At Sun Health, we are committed to promoting a work environment of understanding, compassion and respecting the unique contributions that every one of our team members offer.
SHINE
SHINE, which stands for Sun Health Involvement Never Ends, is a community service group made up of Sun Health employees who like to volunteer. Residents from Sun Health Communities, including Sun Health At Home members, often donate their time, talent or treasure to SHINE activities.
Workforce Development
Sun Health is continuously working to develop different community partnerships and local education institutions to help provide employment, scholarships, discounts on tuition, and supportive services and opportunities to the communities we work and live in.
Educational Opportunities
At Sun Health, team members are encouraged to pursue professional growth within the organization and educational opportunities throughout their careers. Tuition discounts and reimbursement and scholarship opportunities are available for those who quality.
Wellness Programs
Our award-winning employee wellbeing program is an employer-sponsored program designed to engage team members participation in activities that promote behaviors to improve quality of life, enhance personal effectiveness and reduce health risks in the workplace and in their personal life.
Leadership Opportunities
We offer transformational opportunities to our leaders, allowing them to continually grow and develop within their career at Sun Health, including monthly leadership development courses, a Leadership Academy and talent review management for succession planning.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At Sun Health, we are committed to promoting a work environment of understanding, compassion and respecting the unique contributions that every one of our team members offer.
SHINE
SHINE, which stands for Sun Health Involvement Never Ends, is a community service group made up of Sun Health employees who like to volunteer. Residents from Sun Health Communities, including Sun Health At Home members, often donate their time, talent or treasure to SHINE activities.
Workforce Development
Sun Health is continuously working to develop different community partnerships and local education institutions to help provide employment, scholarships, discounts on tuition, and supportive services and opportunities to the communities we work and live in.
Sun Health Employee Benefits
All Sun Health employees enjoy benefits that include:
- Flexible work schedules
- Health and wellbeing programs, including self-guided protocols, educational videos and treatment modules
- Free consultation with a Health Coach and access to the on-site Fitness Center
- Lifestyle change programs, including our Diabetes Prevention Program and 360 Program
- Discounts on meals and beverage, as well as travel insurance and additional discounts found in The Employee Network
- Access to Vibrant Life Choices, a personalized wellness program
- Employee Association to provide aid to employees in times of financial need
CURRENT OPENINGS
Certified Caregiver - Join Our Big-Hearted Team
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant, compassionate community? Join our exceptional team at The Colonnade in Surprise, AZ, as a Certified Caregiver!
Your Mission: The Certified Caregiver provides supervisory care services, personal care services or directed care services in a safe, friendly, and efficient manner to assisted living residents.
Schedule: Wednesday 12pm-6pm, Thursday-Saturday 6am-6pm
Why Choose Us?
- Great Place to Work: Sun Health has been certified as a Great Place to Work in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
- National Recognition: We secured a top 10 spot on the Fortune Best Workplaces for Aging Services™ list in 2020 and 2021.
- Platinum Award Winner: Our dedication to health and safety earned us Platinum awards from the Healthy Arizona Worksites Program in 2019, 2020, and 2021.
Key Responsibilities:
- Greet all residents and visitors to the facility in a friendly, cheerful and professional manner.
- Provide companionship and safe non-medical care to residents.
- Perform routine tasks little to no supervision.
- Take vital signs
- Assist with walking and light exercise.
- Perform dining assistance to include serving, distributing meal trays, encourage consuming food/fluids, and clean up of meal area/items.
- Make beds, change linens, laundry and ironing, as needed.
- Light housekeeping to include dusting, vacuuming and removing garbage.
- Assist with bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Engage in physical and mental exercises.
- Provide medication reminders and medication management with proper documentation.
- Assist with calendar reminders and distribution of mail.
- Encourage participation when implementing activities on the activity calendar.
- Follow the written service plan and suggest techniques to maintain or improve resident independence.
- Ensure resident safety and security by supervising the home environment.
- Ability to record daily care notes; complete and maintain daily activities and observations within electronic medical record system.
- Demonstrate the Sun Health Mission and Values
Your Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED; or one to three months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Certificate of Completion of Caregiver Training Program approved by NCIA board to include ALTP number with supervisory, personal and directed hours.
- Current or able to obtain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
- Current Adult CPR and First Aide Card.
- Current AZ Food Handlers Card
Employee Benefits:
- Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision).
- 401k with immediate vesting and up to 4% employer match.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Exclusive discounts through The Employee Network.
- Access to the Employee Association, supporting team members in need.
Shift Differential of $2.25 increase in hourly wage from M-F 6pm to 6am & Friday 6pm - Monday 6am**
Equal Employment Opportunity: Sun Health is fully committed to equal employment opportunities and to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.
Join us and be a part of a community that cares for its residents and team members alike.
Apply today!
Equal Employment Opportunity
Sun Health is fully committed to equal employment opportunities and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.
Igualdad de Oportunidades en el Empleo
Sun Health está totalmente comprometido con la igualdad de oportunidades de empleo y con atraer, retener, desarrollar y promover a los empleados más calificados sin importar su raza, sexo, color, religión, origen nacional, edad, discapacidad física o mental, condición de veterano o cualquier otro característica prohibida por la ley estatal o local. Nos dedicamos a proporcionar un entorno laboral libre de discriminación y acoso, y donde los empleados sean tratados con respeto y dignidad.
Individuals with Disabilities
Sun Health complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws providing for nondiscrimination in employment against qualified individuals with disabilities. Sun Health also provides reasonable accommodation for such individuals in accordance with these laws.
Personas con discapacidad
Sun Health cumple con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA) y las leyes estatales y locales aplicables que establecen la no discriminación en el empleo contra personas calificadas con discapacidades. Sun Health también proporciona ajustes razonables para dichas personas de acuerdo con estas leyes.
