Caregiver - Globe, United States - State of Arizona

State of Arizona

Verified Company

Globe, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

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)
1381 South Daybreak Drive Globe, Arizona 85501

Shift
NOC Shift 10:00 PM - 8:30 AM

Posting Details:

Salary:
$40, $42,000.00

Grade: 14

Closing Date:
May 12, 2024

Job Summary:

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.

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 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.
Supports and encourages members in mealtime preparation, technique and service in accordance with specialized diets and engages and interacts with members during mealtime. Occasionally prepares and cooks meals.
Implements Individual Support Plan (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.
Orders, logs, dispenses, administers and stores medications of members according to doctor's orders upon successful completion of the appropriate 16hour medication technician or medication administration course. When assigned, perform shift lead responsibilities which may include organizing and implementing shift tasks, staff assignments, and members schedules.
Completes incident reports and notifies the member's guardian of the incident, if needed. Responds to members emergency situations by calling for assistance and providing emergency intervention until medical help arrives; assists in coordinating the emergency response plan and follows the necessary steps to ensure the safety of the member.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge in:

Knowledge of Cleaning and basic housekeeping
Knowledge of Human rights
Knowledge of Providing personal care
Knowledge of Planning processes
Skills In:
Skills in planning activities designed to meet specific needs of individual members.
Skills in communicating with members verbally and/or through sign language.
Skills in time and work management.
Ability to:
Ability to Read and write in English.
Ability to Display compassion with respect to others.
Ability to Learn and use computer systems (e.g., timesheet entry, computerbased trainings).

Selective Preference(s):

Pre-Employment Requirements:

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.
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.
Employment may be contingent upon completion of a postoffer medical/physical examination 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 a