Habilitation Caregiver for NW Tucson

Location: Tucson, AZ 
Pay: $19 per hour (part time)

UCPSA is looking for 2–3 confident, compassionate, and experienced caregivers to support a young adult female in Northwest Tucson. This consistent, predictable position is a great fit for someone who values routine, wants a dependable schedule, and enjoys community outings. The member enjoys socializing, dancing, listening to music, and playing games.

 

Reliable schedule (this member very rarely cancels)
Routine based shift with a member able who likes connection with their staff
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact with one individual 

 

 

- Arrive and check in with the member

- Monitor for any signs of seizures

- Provide medication reminders

- Prepare meals using the preplanned menu and food charts and encourage the member to drink water throughout the shift

- Assist with ADLs as needed, including washing up, brushing teeth, and brushing hair; the level of support may vary

- Get paid to accompany and work out with the member at the onsite gym, pool, walking paths etc.

-Work on various habilitation goals to support independence 

 

- Arrive and check in with the member

- Monitor for any signs of seizures

- Prepare meals using the preplanned menu and food charts, and encourage the member to drink water throughout the shift

- Provide medication reminders

-Community outing or accompanying member to onsite gym and support safe use of equipment 

- Remind and help the member complete household cleaning tasks

- Assist with showering and the bedtime routine; the level of support may vary

-Work on various habilitation goals to support independence 

Who you are:
-Experience working with individuals with disabilities 

-Comfortable working with young adults and open to outings in the community!

-Calm, patient, and steady under pressure
-Reliable and committed to a consistent weekly schedule

Available Shifts:
-Sundays     9am-1pm
-Tuesdays   10am-2pm
-Thursdays  10am-2pm

-Tuesdays   4pm-8pm

-Thursdays  4pm-8pm

 

18 years of age or older
Ability to travel independently to client’s visits
Ability to obtain a FA/CPR certification 
Successful fingerprint and DES/CPS/APS clearance
Ability to work without direct supervision
Ability to lift 50 pounds and meet the physical requirements of caregiving

At least 90 days of caregiving experience

 

At United Cerebral Palsy of Southern Arizona, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individuals race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.  

United Cerebral Palsy of Southern Arizona will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.