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.
Direct Support Professional Arizona Autism - 4.4 Tucson, AZ Job Details Part-time | Full-time $19 - $21 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Paid orientation Flexible schedule Qualifications Assisting with ADLs Experience working with children Meal preparation Creativity Manual handling First aid and
CPR Full Job Description The Job:
Direct Support Professional Job Location:
In-Home Caregiving |
South Tucson Department:
Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS)
Position Type:
1099 Contractor Who We Are Arizona Autism is the premier pediatric therapy provider in the state, dedicated to delivering exceptional care and support. Our comprehensive range of services includes Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Habilitation, Respite Attendant Care, Group Home, and Individually Designed Living Arrangement (IDLA). With our skilled and compassionate team, we empower children and their families to thrive in every season of life. Our mission is to provide the best service possible to help people with disabilities live their best life ever. Who We Are Looking For Arizona Autism is looking for individuals to provide care to children and adults with developmental disabilities. Our Personal Care Assistant provides the care needed for our members so they can live a more independent life. Our client's needs can be big or small, but the feeling our caregivers leave with is always rewarding. This person should possess the following attributes:
High Character:
We prioritize individuals of high character, as they are essential for providing our clients with the highest quality home care.
Enthusiasm:
We seek dedicated, professional individuals who are passionate about working with children and adults with developmental disabilities. We want your personality to shine as you engage in this meaningful work.
Flexibility:
The hours and location required can vary; the ability to be flexible and work with both children and adults is essential. What We Offer We offer flexible schedules and the highest pay in the industry. Please note that while we cannot guarantee full-time hours, weekend, afternoon, or evening shifts will be required on a weekly basis.
Our Services:
Habilitation Provider Habilitation permits a chance to think outside the box to help achieve the member's goals, which can be rewarding and fun! Duties include working 1:1 with a member to teach strategies on life skill goals that are specifically formulated to their strengths and weaknesses in the home and community. Helping the member achieve independence in the future with daily living skills per the Individual Support Plan (ISP), for example, meal preparation, money management, stranger danger, personal hygiene, and more. Respite Provider Respite is a great time to fully interact with your clients and engage them in a preferred task, such as going to the park or playing with Legos. Duties include providing the family/immediate caregivers with a break. This may be provided in the home or community and is solely to supervise, care for, and entertain your member to ensure the parents or guardians are receiving a break. Attendant Care Provider Members will fully depend on their provider during scheduled shifts and enjoy the friendly presence! Duties include providing total care to members for basic daily living needs such as transferring from bed to wheelchair, bathing, clothing, feeding, and more.
Job Requirements:
Minimum 18 years of age Ability to pass a DPS Fingerprint Clearance and background check Reliable transportation to/from service locations Physical ability to lift at least 50 pounds Strong communication skills and the ability to respond to visual and auditory cues appropriately in emergency situations First Aid CPR Article 9
Prevention and Support Pay:
$19.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
Flexible schedule Paid orientation Application Question(s): Why do you feel you would be a good fit for this caregiving position with Arizona Autism?
