Caregiver - Coolidge, United States - State of Arizona

State of Arizona

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Coolidge, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona. _
DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona._
DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life._

CAREGIVER

Job Location:

Address:
Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
2800 North Highway 87, Coolidge, Arizona 85128
Shift Options
PM Shift 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM
NOC Shift 10:45 PM - 7:15 AM

Posting Details:

Salary:
$40, $42,000.00

Grade: 14

Closing Date:
April 21, 2024

Job Summary:

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that makes Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life.

DES is looking for individuals that are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To

The Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Caregiver.

DDD provides individuals with developmental disabilities, and their families, services and supports that are flexible, high quality, and member driven.

These services provide individuals with opportunities to exercise their rights and responsibilities of independent decision-making and engagement in the community.

The Caregiver position plays a key role ensuring the wellbeing and general safety of our members, while assisting them to obtain as much independence as possible.

Applicants for this position cannot be licensed or certified by the DDD Office of Licensing Certification and Regulation, cannot have a principal interest in or have a spouse or close family with principal interest in a DDD Qualified Vendor Agreement, and cannot be employed or subcontracted by a DDD Qualified Vendor.

Job Duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Responsible for the personal care (e.g., bathing, toileting, dressing, personal hygiene), health, safety, and general well-being of members encouraging as much independence as possible.
Completes assigned housekeeping duties (e.g., sweeping, mopping, dusting, bedmaking, empty trash, wash dishes, clothes washing, disinfecting therapy equipment and wheelchairs).
Supports and encourages members in mealtime preparations, technique, and service in accordance with specialized diets and engages and interacts with members during mealtime. Occasionally prepares and cooks meals.
Implements Individual Support Plans (ISP) programs and strategies, records and occasionally compiles data, writes progress and communication notes. Encourages development of new skills while maintaining present skills. Implements therapeutic recommendations that may include positioning, sensory activities and exercises.
Provides recreational, medical and leisure opportunities at home and in the community. Drives a transport vehicle, operates a lift, if needed, assists members with safety requirements including seat belts and shoulder belts. Ensures safety and stability of a wheelchair in the vehicle using tie downs.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge in:

Cleaning, basic housekeeping and basic cooking
Human rights
Providing personal care
Planning processes

Skills In:

Planning activities designed to meet specific needs of individual members
Communicating with members verbally and / or through sign language
Time and work management
Advocating for members
Participating in and implementing Individual Support Plans (ISP)

Ability to:

Read and write in English
Learn and perform proper lifting techniques and general body mechanics
Learn and use nutritional principals and special mealtime techniques

Selective Preference(s):

Availability to work weekends, holidays, overtime, and change work locations, when necessary.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Employees shall have a valid Level One fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute in order to work with children and vulnerable adults.
Successfully pass background and reference check; employment is contingent upon completion of the abovementioned process and the Agency's ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.

Benefits:

The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and longterm disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours biweekly for the first 3 years
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newlyplaced foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours biweekly
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans