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HORIZON HEALTH AND WELLNESS INC

Direct Support Professional

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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What they do

A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.

$33,858 / year median in Arizona

+18% projected growth

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Job Description

Horizon Health and Wellness, Inc. has offered quality healthcare services to central and southern Arizona for over 40 years. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life of the individuals, families and communities we serve, and empower them to attain their optimum potential. Our most important organizational philosophy is Kindness Matters. It is how we do our business and an essential component in all our interactions with our patients and with each other.
We offer:
Professional development and career advancement opportunities Competitive compensation Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • full-time employees 401k investment plan with company match Generous paid time off and paid holidays
  • full-time employees Tuition reimbursement
  • full-time employees The opportunity to help us make a difference in the lives of the patients and communities we serve.
We are seeking caring individuals looking for an opportunity to assist others. The Direct Support Professional provides care services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Direct Support Professional provides community integration/inclusion guidance, and consultation to individuals, families, and significant involved persons. In addition, they develop opportunities for persons with disabilities to participate in community activities while ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of residential participants living in the facility through proper supervision. Qualifications Required High School diploma or GED Must be 21 years of age or older. Possess valid driver's license with acceptable driving record, MVD report and reliable transportation. Ability to prepare required paperwork to support and document activities in the contractually required timelines. Ability to type and working knowledge/familiarity with computers and electronic clinical record keeping. Ability to successfully complete certification and trainings for First Aid, CPR, Article 9, Medication, and Prevention/Support, Direct Care Worker and any other required training. The agency will provide training if the candidate does not possess. Able to operate independently with minimal oversight. Demonstrated skills to ensure respectful communication to participants and coworkers. Must obtain and maintain a fingerprint clearance card and pass a background check along with Central Registry Clearance. Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays and a varied schedule each week. Qualifications Preferred Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Sign Language. Prior experience in Habilitation or Rehabilitation Two years of experience in a person-centered community integration program assisting persons with developmental and/or psychiatric disabilities. Two years of experience in habilitation/rehabilitative assistance to persons with psychiatric and/or developmental disabilities Very strong interpersonal skills