Direct Care Worker (DCW) Trainer – CNA Required
Dependable Health Services – Tucson, AZ
Help Train the Caregivers Who Make a Difference Every Day
Dependable Health Services is seeking an experienced, dependable, and engaging Direct Care Worker (DCW) Trainer to join our Tucson team.
This position is responsible for training and preparing Direct Care Workers to provide safe, compassionate, and quality care to clients in their homes. The DCW Trainer will provide classroom and hands-on instruction, conduct skills testing and competency evaluations, maintain accurate training records, and help ensure caregivers meet company and program requirements before providing care.
Candidates must be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Arizona.
What You'll Do
Conduct new-hire Direct Care Worker training and orientation
Provide classroom and hands-on instruction on required DCW skills
Demonstrate proper techniques for personal care, transfers, mobility, infection control, safety, and other activities of daily living
Conduct skills demonstrations, return demonstrations, testing, and competency evaluations
Provide CPR/First Aid or other training when appropriately certified
Evaluate caregiver understanding and readiness to safely provide services
Provide additional coaching or retraining when needed
Maintain accurate records of training, testing, competencies, and certifications
Track required training and assist with ensuring employee credentials remain current
Work closely with DCW Coordinators, clinical staff, onboarding, and other team members
Assist with orientation and onboarding of new Direct Care Workers
Help ensure training practices remain consistent with company policies and applicable program requirements
Create a welcoming and supportive learning environment for new and existing caregivers
What We're Looking For
Current Arizona CNA certification – REQUIRED
Previous experience working as a CNA, DCW, caregiver, or in home care
Previous training, teaching, preceptor, or staff-development experience preferred
Strong knowledge of personal care, infection prevention, patient safety, transfers, and activities of daily living
Comfortable demonstrating and evaluating hands-on caregiving skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Patient and encouraging when working with individuals with different levels of experience
Strong organizational and documentation skills
Dependable and able to manage training schedules and deadlines
Experience with ALTCS, DDD, home care, or Direct Care Worker programs is a plus
Be Part of Building a Strong Caregiving Team
Great care starts with great training. As a DCW Trainer with Dependable Health Services, you'll play an important role in preparing caregivers with the skills, confidence, and knowledge they need to provide quality care to clients throughout the Tucson community.
If you're an experienced CNA who enjoys teaching, mentoring, and helping others succeed, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to join Dependable Health Services as our Tucson DCW Trainer!
Dependable Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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