Compassionate Home Care Aide for Seniors

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Pima Council on Aging seeks Direct Care Workers to support older adults and individuals with disabilities in their homes, including personal care, light housekeeping, meal help, and companionship. The role involves frequent travel between clients and reporting to the PimaCare at Home Supervisor.

Entry level position, no formal experience required; AZ fingerprint and background clearances, First Aid/CPR, and TB test are required prior to hire.

Qualifications

• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Less than a High School diploma or GED.
• No experience required; at least six months preferred.

Responsibilities

• Travels to the client's home to provide care and support.
• Assists with dressing, bathing and basic hygiene tasks.
• Aids mobility and transfers around the home.
• Reminds clients to take prescribed medications.
• Plans and prepares meals per dietary directions.
• Light housekeeping and errands to grocery, laundromat, etc.
• Provides companionship and signals any changes to supervisor.
• Uses virtual platforms to communicate and report.

Skills

Personal care

Basic housekeeping

Compassion

Communication

Job description

Pima Council on Aging seeks Direct Care Workers to support older adults and individuals with disabilities in their homes, including personal care, light housekeeping, meal help, and companionship. The role involves frequent travel between clients and reporting to the PimaCare at Home Supervisor.

Entry level position, no formal experience required; AZ fingerprint and background clearances, First Aid/CPR, and TB test are required prior to hire.