Respite Assistant (Full-Time) (Medical Respite Center, Tucson)

Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona Inc•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

Under direction of the Program Administrator, Program Manager, or designee, is responsible for encouraging and empowering Medical Respite guests to recover by providing services which will assist with completion of activities of daily living and active participation in recommended healthcare services. The Respite Assistant assists Medical Respite guests with navigating and utilizing the Casa de Respiro facility and other services offered by Catholic Community Services and partnering entities. Position may from time to time be stressful and require a high demand of performance. May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
2 years of experience working in a healthcare or personal care capacity
Credentialled as a Peer and Recovery Support Specialist, or have the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire
Proven skills utilizing Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certification
Proven strong communication skills - oral and written are clear, concise, and in an organized fashion using appropriate style, grammar, and tone
Must be at least 18 years of age
Valid driver license, proof of insurance, and 39-month motor vehicle report
Ability to obtain and maintain Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card and FBI National Criminal Records History Report (employer paid)
Pass pre-employment drug screen (incudes marijuana, regardless of recreational use laws) (employer paid)
TB screening (employer paid)

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish, verbal and written
Background in community health and working with homeless population

Responsibilities

Protects and maintain the confidentiality of guest records and information
Follows Data, Assessment, Plan (DAP) format when completing guest progress and staffing notes
Responsible for the submission of timely, accurate, and complete billing information to Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Responsible for meeting encounter production requirements as directed
Completes documentation with attention to grammar, punctuation, and spelling
Completes other forms/paperwork as directed by leadership (e.g., Critical Incident Reports, vehicle log, etc.)
Engages Medical Respite guests and offers assistance with understanding treatment recommendations and holistic healthcare and recovery model
Assists guests with developing skills and acquiring knowledge related to the independent completion of personal care and activities of daily living (eating meals, completing hygiene-related tasks, attending appointments, completing laundry, changing bed linens, etc.) and providing minor assistance as needed
Assists guests with developing skills and acquiring knowledge related to utilizing healthcare services and community resources that contribute to improvement of quality of life
Works as a collaborative partner on Adult Recovery Team (ART) to provide recovery support and advocacy for guests and staff, and participates in ART meetings as needed
Assists guests with the self-administration of medications and other indicated treatment-related activities as directed by a qualified healthcare professional
Empowers guests to direct independent care and engagement within the community
Disseminates literature and information on recovery
Encourages the health, safety, and welfare of guests at all times
Assists treatment team with ongoing assessment of guests' emotional, behavioral, and social needs
Participates in interdisciplinary staffing for clients with other team members as appropriate
May drive personal or agency vehicle on company business