Join the MorningStar Team in the Phoenix Area

Today many people aspire to find meaning in both their personal and professional lives by doing work that matters. They wish to make a difference in the lives of others and in the world around them; and are often surprised to discover the difference it makes in their own life. At MorningStar Senior Living we recognize servant-leadership as the key to true happiness and life satisfaction.  

Our senior living communities offer excellent career opportunities to those who have the virtues we seek – kindness, character and selflessness. We know these virtues contribute as much as does education and experience in helping us build a team that serves with distinction. If you live in or around Phoenix and feel you have what it takes to join our team, MorningStar at Arcadia, MorningStar at Arrowhead, MorningStar of Fountain Hills and MorningStar at Golden Ridge look forward to welcoming you to our “family.”   

Our broad range of open positions means you will most likely find something that would be a perfect fit for your special skills, interests and unique talents. Once you are hired, you become an integral part of the MorningStar team regardless of your position and will have a path for advancement as we promote from within whenever possible.  Current openings in Phoenix include nurses, drivers, housekeepers, dining room servers and caregiver jobs.

Morningstar is happy to offer our team members a very generous benefit package. Our benefits start with competitive wages, plus bonus and incentive opportunities in some positions, and extend all the way through comprehensive insurance, training, and employee leave and support programs.  

Our website has a Careers Here page listing all our employee benefits, current openings, detailed job descriptions, and how to apply including an online application. Our broader website introduces you to our communities, our history and philosophy, and explains the impact our Vision and Mission statements and core values have on creating a culture that offers service with sincerity, warmth and depth of purpose. We look forward to hearing from you.

MorningStar Senior Living exemplifies the very best in senior living with a unique mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest.” Our foundation is built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and investing in staff with a felt calling to offer seniors lives of comfort, joy and wellness. Please visit our website and apply for a rewarding position (including caregiver jobs) in the Phoenix area.

How MCI is Diagnosed

Studies report approximately 12-18% of people aged 60 or older have some level of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). So how do you know if you are one of them? The first step to diagnosing MCI typically comes after a person starts to complain of forgetfulness or cognitive problems, or initiated at the urging of family members. Doctors explain it is usually more serious if it comes at the request of those closest to the person because as a person develops more of the signs of Alzheimer’s they often are not aware of their memory loss. 

Your doctor will begin with a thorough evaluation to try and determine if the problem is MCI, Alzheimer’s or normal age-related memory loss, or caused by another factor. It is important to note not all cases of MCI develop into dementia and an evaluation could identify medications as the problem. A Harvard Medical School article states, “Establishing the cause and scope of the impairment is helpful in setting a baseline for future evaluations to determine if the condition is progressing to dementia.” 

Some of the preliminary tests include a complete blood workup to rule out anemia, infection, kidney and liver disorders, or diabetes. Other tests may check for thyroid abnormalities, elevated blood calcium and vitamin B12 deficiencies. 

Cognitive tests begin with an in-depth medical history as well as questions regarding the person’s memory lapses and other thinking problems. Your physician will probably request a family member be there to reaffirm and document the changes. Experts say quickly progressing memory problems are most likely another issue as true dementia progresses pretty slowly. 

Your physician may refer you to a neuropsychologist for more tests including paper and pen and computer tests to assess memory, language and other cognitive skills including motor and visual function. If deemed necessary, they may do structural and functional brain scans or an amyloid PET scan, which detects in a living brain signs of amyloid plaques, the hallmark of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's.  

At MorningStar at Golden Ridge, we offer 38 Casitas (quadruplexes with attached garages) for independent living and another 65 suites for assisted living. Our Reflections’ wing provides 35 secure suites devoted to the individualized care of those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Please visit our website to learn more about trusted seniors living in Peoria, AZ. 

Have a Big Heart? How About a Caregiver Job?

After the last year and a half, many people are rethinking their lives and making plans for the future that include going in a different direction career-wise. If you are one of those people and feel you could make the world a better place by helping others, how about a job serving seniors? MorningStar Senior Living has four communities in the Phoenix area looking for people just like you to fill a variety of roles including housekeepers, dining servers, caregivers and more.  

If you are new to senior living and are worried about your qualifications, please know our team selection starts with heart. In other words, we first look for individuals with character, kindness and selflessness, as when it comes to serving others, these virtues are as important as education and experience in building a distinguished team. From there, we invest in each employee to ensure their success with meaningful training and coaching as well as generous compensation and benefits.

For those wondering if the time is right, listen to the inspiring words of MorningStar’s Founder/CEO, Ken Jaeger urging others to live a life of selflessness. He says, “Don’t wait to serve. Serve now. Today. Get involved somewhere, anywhere. It will make you a better person (and if you work for MorningStar, it will make you a better team member).” He wants us to know when we give now and give generously, watch what happens in our lives “for you cannot out-give God.”  

Our Phoenix locations include MorningStar at Arcadia, MorningStar of Fountain Hills, MorningStar at Arrowhead, and MorningStar at Golden Ridge. Our beautiful communities have a unique mission statement: “to honor, to serve, to invest” that set us apart from other senior living communities. Please visit our Career page for links to rewarding caregiver jobs in Phoenix and to take a look at our full package of comprehensive benefits including competitive wages and flexible schedules.

Serving Others Is a Key Ingredient for Life Satisfaction

A 2017 survey found just half of those surveyed said they were satisfied with their jobs. In fact study after study has shown salary, titles, perks, fancy offices and other external rewards do not necessarily motivate people for long. Since a large part of our day is spent at our jobs, evidence suggests a different set of qualities result in higher satisfaction.  

Turns out one of the key ingredients for life satisfaction is serving others as studies find people in these types of jobs are less depressed and healthier. Another component of job satisfaction is whether the work has meaning. Do you feel like you are doing something important, something that will make a different? People also report being more satisfied with work when they feel valued and recognized for their contribution. Lastly studies find shared connections are important in how a person feels about the work. Is it a team effort, are employees encouraged to problem solve and be a part of the solution? 

At the MorningStar Senior Living’s communities of MorningStar at Arcadia, MorningStar at Arrowhead, MorningStar of Fountain Hills and MorningStar at Golden Ridge, we feel it is a privilege to serve. Working with seniors, we know our lives are enriched by listening to residents’ life stories and recognizing their sage advice is based on a wealth of experience.  We love the fact that seniors teach us to appreciate each new day and help us to better understand the aging process.  

Our Phoenix caregiver jobs offer a full range of benefits and competitive wages. Moreover we provide meaningful training and support to each employee to ensure their success. In addition as our philosophy includes promoting from within whenever possible, it gives team members a chance for a career they can be proud of. 

If you have the heart of a caregiver, we invite you to join our MorningStar family. Visit our Career page for a link to fulfilling caregiver jobs in Phoenix, and use our convenient online application to apply.

Begin a Fulfilling Career Serving Others

At the Phoenix MorningStar Senior Living communities we take a unique approach to serving seniors. We start with our mission statement: to honor God, to value seniors and to invest in our team. We then strive to adhere to our core values of love, kindness, honesty, goodness, fairness and respect to guide the way we treat our residents, their families, fellow team members and the community at large. Together this has enabled us to create a workplace that supports and inspires team members to thrive personally and professionally, and where they understand it is a privilege to serve.      

As our mission statement includes investing in our employees, we not only provide great jobs for them but ones filled with opportunity for growth. Each employee, regardless of position, is treated as an integral part of our success by helping us create true homes filled with love and laughter. To ensure their personal success, we offer meaningful training in Radiance, which is more than a Customer Service program, but rather a powerful way to build trust through a Culture of consistency, authenticity and genuine concern for the needs of others.

Our Phoenix area communities include MorningStar at Arcadia, MorningStar at Arrowhead, and MorningStar of Fountain Hills that all offer assisted living and memory care. MorningStar at Golden Ridge additionally offers 38 Casitas for independent living (quadraplexes with attached garages) along with assisted living and memory care. All of our communities are seeking individuals who love the idea of serving seniors as well as working for a company promoting such values. Roles are varied, and open positions include caregivers as well as cooks, maintenance assistants, food servers and housekeeping job in Phoenix’s beautiful MorningStar homes. 

We know our employees are the heart of our communities and understand the importance of building a team of service professionals who feel called, connected and empowered. If you feel called to serve, please visit our website and take a look at our “Career” page. There we go through our comprehensive benefit package and a little something about our hiring process along with current openings. We are intentional and articulate about the kind of culture we wish to build, and would love to welcome you to our MorningStar family.