Special Benefits working at Home Assist Health:

Doctegrity - 24/7 Telemedicine free of charge to all employees
Rain - Pay Advanced App - Forward funds directly to your account from upcoming paycheck
Rewards and Recognition System
All trainings and certifications at no cost to you
Benefits for those who work 30+ hours per week
24/7 access to Supervisor on Duty

Job Summary:

At Home Assist Health, our Direct Care Workers are instrumental in providing quality, independent lifestyles for people living with disabilities, and ensuring that they have the best care experience possible.

Under the direction of the Member Care Supervisor, this position provides assistance to meet the non-medical needs of members in their homes. Direct Care Workers assist members with personal care activities: routine house cleaning, laundry, ambulation, transfers, meal preparation, assistance with feeding, accompanying to and from medical appointments and companionship as described in the service plan. This position requires traveling between members’ homes. The employee must have reliable, insured transportation or the ability to utilize the transit system to ensure member scheduled hours of care are covered. Working hours will vary and may require evening, weekend and holiday hours.

Job Functions:

Appropriately assists member with personal care activities, routine house cleaning, laundry, ambulation and transfers, meal preparation and feeding as indicated on Service Plan.
Provides general supervision of the member and companionship in accordance with the member’s service plan as outlined by the assigned Member Care Supervisor.
Coordinates shopping and accompany member on errands, doctor/clinic appointments and assist with arranging transportation as needed and/or as approved.
Accurately document services provided and complete electronic visit verification in accordance with policy and service plan requirements on day that services are rendered.
Immediately report any changes in member’s condition or incidents to the assigned Member Care Supervisor or Supervisor on Duty.
Assignments are fulfilled with reliability and punctuality utilizing personal conduct guidelines outlined in the Member/Caregiver Agreement.
Maintain confidentiality regarding all personal client information.
Maintain training/certifications as required.
Maintain a professional appearance and adhere to dress code.
Conform to ongoing background/fingerprint/attestation/affidavits as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

Minimum of an 8th grade education, High school education or GED preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English. If unable, must provide interpreter for interview, physical, and training classes.
Good communication skills and the ability to follow directions, policies and procedures.
Experience providing personal care and housekeeping, prefer three months to one year of experience as a caregiver.
Additional experience or training may be required for specific services.
Reliable, insured transportation or the ability to utilize the transit system to ensure clients scheduled hours of care are covered
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Bilingual a plus.

Training/Certification/Licensure:

AHCCCS Direct Care Worker Training or current AZBN CNA/LNA.
Current CPR and First Aid Certification.

Background Requirements:

Must have DPS Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance (or be able to obtain one within 90 days hire).
Must pass Criminal Background if applying for DPS Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Must pass APS Registry Check at new hire and annually.
Must sign notarized Criminal History Affidavit at new hire and every 3 years.

Immunization Requirements:

Must have proof of TB Clearance.