Milestone is a currently seeking a female Direct Support Professional / Direct Care Worker / Caregiver staff. The more flexible you are the better! Our homes are female oriented and have minimal behaviors. You will enjoy being part of a fun and safe team that takes care of its members and staff.

We are currently hiring for weekday evenings and weekend shifts. Full time or Part time.

Earn Weekend Differentials

Drivers license is a must for transporting members.(if necessary)

Full time and overtime is available.

The Milestone Way

Milestone Homes provides a safe and nurturing home living environment, with emphasis on providing kindhearted care and understanding of the mental health community. We are looking for employees who are dependable, patient, and enjoy interacting with our members and staff. Our staff will assist in day-to-day activities, de-escalation of behaviors, and encourage proper choices and daily life living skills. Staff will need to be detail oriented and can correctly document the administering of medications, electronic records, and chart daily observations of the members activities.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting with personal care: bathing and grooming, dressing, toileting, and exercise.
• Promote the dignity of members by working with them in a positive, respectful, age appropriate and courteous manner in group and 1:1 setting.
• Basic food preparation: preparing meals, shopping, and other day to day errands.
• General health care: documenting medication and prescriptions usage, administering medicine.
• Mobility assistance / Transportation / Encouragement and Support.
• Personal supervision: providing constant companionship and general supervision.
• Emotional support: being a stable companion and supporter in all matters personal, health-related, and emotional.
• Health monitoring: following a care plan and noticing any changes in the individual's health, recording, and reporting any differences.
• Cleaning and Maintenance: basic cleaning and upkeep of the home, dishes, sweeping, mopping, bathrooms, and other housekeeping chores.
• Maintains oral and written communication with staff, management, and others as requested.
• Show a true desire and passion to help make a difference in our members lives.
• Ensure HIPPA compliance in every aspect of facility operations and member care.
• Ensure compliance with Milestone Homes Policies and Procedures, licensure rules and state and federal laws.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Fingerprint Clearance Card (Valid)
• Arizona Driver’s License (able to drive, clean record preferred)
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must be able to work in a team environment, communicate, and work well with others.

Shifts:

. Female staff a plus

· The more flexible you are, the better!

· Full time, part time, and overtime is available.

Weekend Shift Differential

Certified Training required: Prevention & Support, CPR, First Aid, Article 9

Prior to starting all staff accepting the positions are required to completed necessary in home training, review of policy and procedures, and orientation.

Can start immediately:

If you have your training certificates (article 9, prevention and support, and First Aid & CPR you can begin work immediately.

Milestone Homes completes background checks, personal and employment reference checks on all prospective employees.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Prevention and Support (Preferred)
• Article 9 Training (Preferred)
• First Aid & CPR Certification (Required)
• Fingerprint Clearance Card (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person