Direct Care Staff - Tucson, United States - Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest
Description
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.
Exempt:
Non Exempt
Base Wage:
$16.00 per hour
Reports to:
Home Care Supervisor
Department:
Aging and Disability Services
Program:
Home Care Services
Location:
Tucson, Arizona
Position Type:
Full-Time/Part-Time/On-Call
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:
WEIGHT
DESCRIPTION
- 40%
30%
Provide cleaning tasks to include dusting, cleaning floors, bathrooms, windows.
30%
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.
- 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 oneperson 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.
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