Direct Support Professional in Globe AZ

Hourly Pay Rate: $15.12 

Who We Need

• Immediately Hiring Part-Time Caregiver's/Direct Support Professionals in our Community Support Services (CSS) covering respite, habilitation and providing 1 on 1 care in homes. Flexible shifts and locations throughout the Eastern AZ are available, Globe, Claypool, Miami. We have something that can work for you!
  

   

  Provide individualized and quality services to individuals that is elderly or diagnosed with disabilities in supportive living and day programs. Follows and teaches using service plans, teaching/performing daily living, leisure skill and planning community involvement activities. All employees are required to adhere to HIPAA requirements of client confidentiality.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Requires any combination of training, education, and experience listed below:

• Requires any combination of training, education, and/or experience equal to a high school diploma or GED
• 90 days experience in the field of disabilities, preferred.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical clearance at the time of hire.
• Successful completion of Copa’s training program meeting the requirements of contacted funding sources; the Division of Developmental Disabilities and/or Department of Health Services.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card and any other required background checks, including drug screen testing.
• Ability to meet Copa’s driver authorized driving requirements set forth by Copa’s insurance company, (Arizona Driver’s license upon hire, 39-month MVR, proof of insurance and vehicle registration), if applicable.
• Bi-Lingual (English/Spanish) speaking preferred

JOB SUMMARY (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO)

• Transferring individuals from wheelchair to changing table, bed, chairs, shower chairs.
• Transport and assist individuals in and out of company vans.
• Facility cleaning includes but not limited to sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and laundry.
• Plan and prepare monthly menus of well-balanced meals/snacks meeting applicable dietary needs, as required.
• Teach and assist with personal hygiene which includes, but not limited to; showering, changing adult incontinent briefs, brushing teeth, shaving, and assisting with dressing.
• Maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, standing, or crouching on various floor and ground surfaces.
• Assist in the planning and preparation of menus consisting of well-balanced meals and meeting applicable diet needs as required.
• Assess individual behavior and respond appropriately.
  
  
  

  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 characteristics protected by law.  Pre-Employment Criminal Background and Drug Testing Required. EOE.