Personal Care Assistant (DD)

Arcadia Home Care & Staffing - Tucson, AZ

Full-time - Entry Level

Tucson, AZ

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

As a Personal Care Assistant at Arcadia Home Care and Staffing, you will support children with disabilities by providing essential personal care and assistance in daily activities. This role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of clients while working for a recognized leader in the home care industry.

Responsibilities

• Follow specific care plans for clients and report on completed tasks.
• Assist with personal care needs of the client (bathing, dressing, etc.).
• Provide or assist in routine house cleaning, meal preparation, and laundry.
• Transport clients to doctor's office, grocery store and other essential errands.
• Assist client with the self-administration of medications.
• Observe and report any changes in client's condition.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times due to access to sensitive information.
• Maintain regular, predictable, consistent attendance and is flexible to meet the needs of the department.
• Follow all Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA regulations and requirements.
• Abide by all regulations, policies, procedures and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Satisfactory completion of Agency qualifying exam.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Nurturing and compassionate nature with the desire to care for others.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Daily pay for select positions