**Description**

**Who We Are**

Copa Health provides the best possible services and supports that assist each individual in achieving their own personal vision of recovery, wellness, and life in the community. We currently have 150 locations, including day programs, group homes, respite and habilitation care, psychiatric care, outpatient services, counseling services, and overall integrated care. We serve approximately 19,000 members annually.

Your Health, Our Passion! Our purpose is to inspire health, hope and happiness by delivering world-class solutions to individuals, families, and communities.

Each year, compassionate and dedicated employees deliver life-changing services that support individuals and families who have disabilities to achieve higher levels of self-sufficiency, resiliency, and wellness. Through our employee's efforts, lives are improved, families are enriched, and communities are positively changed in dramatic ways. Because of the vulnerable population we serve, working at Copa Health is both a unique privilege and great responsibility. By focusing on our values of; people first, compassion, integrity, perseverance, accountability, and innovation; our employees feel rewarded and fulfilled while delivering the highest level of service.

**Who We Need**

Copa Health, in conjunction with the Area Agency on Aging (AAoA), provides short term care for the aging population. We provide personal care and housekeeping to clients a few hours per week. Multiple clients, may be available, to fill a part-time or full-time position.

***** The current rate of pay is $16.00 / hour. Please note, the current AAoA direct care staff pay structure is a funding source pilot and temporary. Therefore, the premium rate is subject to change at any given notice.**** **Qualified candidates must have a clean driving record with the ability to provide services in members' homes.**

**Flexible shifts and l****ocations throughout the valley are available. We have something that can work for you!** **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:**

* Requires any combination of training, education, and/or experience equal to a high school diploma or GED

* A minimum age of 18 years old

* A minimum of three (3) months of care-giving experience, in the field of disabilities (Paid or unpaid), preferred

* Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check

* Must have, or have the ability to pass the background checks to obtain, a Level One (1) Fingerprint Clearance Card

* Ability to meet Copa Healths driver eligibility requirements, as applicable. Including; current AZ drivers license and a clean 39-month driving record, reliable transportation, current AZ Registration and insurance.

* Must be able to lift minimum 50 pounds, stoop and bend comfortably in all positions

* Must be comfortable assisting in bathing, dressing and overall hygiene of clients

* Assistance with light housekeeping and household duties, may be required.

**ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:**

* Transferring individuals from wheelchair to changing table, bed, chairs, etc...

* Assisting individuals in and out of vans.

* Coordinate meal planning and food, for group home, as needed.

* Assist in preparation of meal and snacks.

* Support members with achieving independent skills, appropriate for each individual.

* Help members during scheduled activities and outings, as needed.

* Cleaning includes but not limited to sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and laundry.

* Assist with personal hygiene which may include, changing adult incontinent briefs, showering / bathing, shaving, etc...

* Maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, standing, or crouching on various floor and ground surfaces.

* Assess individual behavior and respond appropriately.

* Advise, consult, and coordinate with applicable program staff in all departments.

* Valid paperwork/documentation completed timely.

* Intermediate computer skills including ability to input all required data.

* Familiar/adheres to all department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

* To ensure compliance & adequate services, additional job duties may be required to meet the needs of the program and or department.

*Copa Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.*