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Direct Support Professional II

Hourly Pay Rate: $15.12 to $17.00 per hour

Position Overview
We are hiring Caregivers/Direct Support Professionals to join the Area Agency on Aging (AAoA) team, providing essential short-term care for elderly clients. Our services include personal care and light housekeeping for a few hours per week, with opportunities to serve multiple clients, creating a flexible, part-time role. Shifts are available throughout the Valley (Phoenix, East, and Maricopa areas), allowing us to find an arrangement that suits your schedule.

Work Schedule

Fridays: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturdays and Sundays: 10:00 am - 8:00 am

Benefits of Joining Our Team
As a full-time team member, you’ll enjoy:

Unlimited growth and career advancement opportunities
Annual performance reviews and employee rewards program
Access to career development through our Organizational Development & Learning Department
Generous PTO program – up to 3 weeks off in your first year, with continued accruals each pay period
9 paid holidays per year
Wellness Program with access to a Health Coach and wellness incentives
Tuition reimbursement up to $3,000
Affordable healthcare plans: Medical, Vision, and Dental
H.S.A., H.R.A., and F.S.A. options (with select medical plans)
Complimentary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Life/AD&D Insurance up to $100,000
403(b) retirement plan with company match
Employee Assistance Program

Responsibilities

Provide personalized, high-quality care for elderly clients in supportive living and day programs
Follow individualized service plans, teaching and assisting with daily living activities, leisure skills, and community engagement
Adhere to HIPAA standards to ensure client confidentiality
Perform facility cleaning, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and laundry
Plan and prepare well-balanced meals/snacks according to dietary requirements
Assist with personal hygiene, including showering, changing adult briefs, brushing teeth, shaving, and dressing assistance
Maintain body balance for safe support of clients during various activities
Assess and respond to client behavior appropriately
Collaborate with program staff across departments as needed

Minimum Qualifications

A combination of education, training, and/or experience equivalent to a high school diploma or GED
Ability to pass a pre-employment physical at the time of hire
Completion of Copa’s training program per the requirements of funding sources, such as the Division of Developmental Disabilities and/or Department of Health Services
Ability to obtain and maintain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card and pass other required background checks, including a drug screen
For driving roles: a valid Arizona Driver’s License upon hire, 39-month Motor Vehicle Record, and proof of insurance and vehicle registration
Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills preferred

Copa Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Pre-employment criminal background and drug testing are required. EOE.

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