Direct Care Workers are general non-medical support services provided for persons who want to remain in their home. Services are provided by supervised Direct Care Workers (DCWs) who receive specialized training. In-home services assist the client in meeting the demands of living comfortably and maintaining a personal residence. This position reports to their assigned Staffing Coordinator/ Field Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Personal Care: assistance with routine personal activities. This can be helping a person dressing, bathing, and with eating
• Personal Services: running errands and shopping; taking a client to appointments
• Home Maintenance: assistance with chores around the house, such as cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation
• Help a person to become more self-sufficient; teach and encourage them to live a most independent lifestyle
• Documenting and reporting to your supervisor
• Ability to travel to the assigned client’s house
• Follow all AUAF policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• CPR and First Aid Certification
• Negative TB Test
• Completion of the AHCCCS Training and Testing Program within the first 90 days
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Successful completion of background checks
• Fingerprint clearance card
• Three references

AHCCCS training may not be required if the applicant:

• Passes AHCCCS standardized skills and written tests,
• Is a licensed RN, LPN, or CAN, or
• Is an Assisted Living Facility Caregiver with successful completion of an assisted living facility training program

Preferred

• Speaks a second language
• Spanish Speaking is a plus
• Previous experience with attendant care
• RN, LPN, CNA

Required Skills

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent customer service
• Superior organization and time management

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 40lbs
• Sitting or standing for an extended period of time