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DIRECT CARE WORKER \$500 SIGN ON BONUS!!!!!
Description
Ohana is a leading social service agency within the state of Arizona.Our programs and services are innovative, evidence-based, andtrauma-informed so our foster youth and special needs adults can reachtheir God given potential. Our residential and supportive servicesensure each person is safe, loved, and valued for who they are.
At Ohana, we take great pride in hiring loving and professional staffwho have the capacity to fulfill various roles. Ohana strives to providedignity and hope to all and seeks staff who are able to meet thespecific needs of each person served throughout Ohana. The primary hubin which individuals are served within Ohana is through ResidentialServices along with various supportive services that help increaseindependence. We also offer a robust benefits package which includessick time accrual, medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with amatch, and so much more. We are currently looking to hire out in ourEastValley homes.For New Employees there is a \$500 Sign On Bonus!!!
***terms and conditions apply.
The Perks:
Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance after 90 daysof employment.
Choice of supplemental benefits, including Short Term Disability andLife Insurance.
401(k) with an employer match of up to 4% available after 6 months.
Paid sick time off that can be used as it accrues.
Employee incentives including On-The-Spot Bonuses, Ohana Awards andCelebrations, and Longevity Awards.
Growth opportunities as we are now a Nationally Accredited Organization.
Supports members on their individual goals and daily routine. Providescare and love to the members in the home, offering support daily. Usesbehavior management techniques to help de-escalate or redirect memberbehaviors. Responsible for cleaning household, preparing meals, anddocumenting daily logs. Provides a therapeutic approach during dailyroutine. Serves as a role model, servant leader, and surrogate parentfor the members under his/her care.
Primary Functions:
Document daily progress notes
Prepare meals for members
Transport members to outings, appointments, and visits (if driver)
Provide support to and builds relationships with members in the home
Clean, do laundry, and any other household chores
Administer medications
Re-direct and de-escalate member behaviors
Able to safely and appropriately utilize Prevention and Supportbehavioral intervention standards when necessary
Provide assistance with members daily routine and goals
Additional Responsibilities, include but are not limited to:
Participate in monthly team meetings and agency wide trainings
Assist with client admission and discharge
Follow an assigned schedule for daily activities
Oversee members completion of daily living tasks
Follow house rules and schedules to provide consistency
Dispense medications
Complete daily progress notes
Maintain all DDD licensing standards
Grocery shopping and meal planning
Adhere to Article 9
Exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects
Use abdominal & lower back muscles to support part of the bodyrepeatedly or continuously over time without giving out or fatiguing
Other duties assigned by House Manager
Requirements
18 years or older
Must be flexible
Must have reliable transportation and means of communication
Must be able to pass a background check to obtain a Level 1 FingerprintClearance card from Arizona Department of Public Safety
Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English
Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Google Calendar, and MicrosoftOutlook
Must display and uphold Ohana company values at work and on any socialmedia platform
Minimum training required: Prevention & Support, CPR, First Aid, Article9