Direct Care Staff

Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest is a non-profit organization with offices throughout Arizona.

Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest administers programs and services to help build collaborative Community Partnerships and strengthen individuals, families, and communities.

Working for our organization is a positive, challenging and rewarding experience with opportunities for personal and professional development.

Exempt : Non Exempt

Base Wage : $17.00 per hour

Reports to : Home Care Supervisor

Department : Aging and Disability Services

Program : Home Care Services

Location : Tucson, Arizona

Position Type : Full-Time

Date : February 2024

General Description :

Flexible, Full-Time, and Part-Time Opportunities Available : Our Direct Care and Family Care Attendants are members of a positive and professional team, which maintains the mission and values of Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following :

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DESCRIPTION

Provide short-term care and supervision consistent with the health needs of the client throughout the week.

Provide cleaning tasks to include dusting, cleaning floors, bathrooms, windows.

Provide assistance for an individual to remain in their home and participate in community activities.

Supervisory Responsibilities : This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the abilities required :

• Must show proof of freedom from TB before client contact.
• Must have current certification in First Aid and CPR.
• Current or ability to obtain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Clear criminal background and motor vehicle screening.
• Clear the Department of Economic Security, Department of Aging and Adult Services Central Registry Background Check.
• If driving is one of the essential duties & responsibilities, maintain a valid AZ driver's license, proof of auto insurance, a clean driving record, and reliable transportation throughout the duration of employment.

Education and Experience :

• Six months experience working with individuals with disabilities or older adults preferred.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions.
• Knowledge of community streets and routes.

Physical Demands / Work Environment :

The physical demands and work environment characteristics here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit and / or stand for long periods.
• The employee may be required to assist with the one-person transfer.
• The employee may be required to occasionally lift and / or move +75 lbs.
• The noise level in the work environment will vary with the activity level in the client's home.
• Ability to work within the mission of LSS-SW.

If you are passionate, intelligent, hard-working, have a positive attitude, love problem-solving, and can demonstrate great enthusiasm and commitment in contributing to make Arizona a better place, we strongly encourage you to apply for this position!

All positions at Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest require a background check.

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