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

Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona, Inc. (CCS) is seeking a Respite Assistant for a full-time, weekend position at their Medical Respite Center in Tucson. For 90 years, CCS has been dedicated to strengthening families, supporting communities, providing compassionate services, and delivering excellence. The Respite Assistant, under the direction of the Program Administrator, Program Manager, or designee, is responsible for encouraging and empowering Medical Respite guests to recover by providing services that assist with activities of daily living and active participation in recommended healthcare services. This role also helps guests navigate and utilize the Casa de Respiro facility and other services offered by CCS and its partners. The position may be stressful at times and require a high demand of performance. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
2 years of experience working in a healthcare or personal care capacity
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
Pass pre-employment drug screen
TB screening

Nice To Haves

Credentialed as a Peer and Recovery Support Specialist, or have the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire
Bilingual in English and Spanish, verbal and written
Background in community health and working with homeless population

Responsibilities

Protect and maintain the confidentiality of guest records and information.
Follow Data, Assessment, Plan (DAP) format when completing guest progress and staffing notes.
Submit timely, accurate, and complete billing information to the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Meet encounter production requirements as directed.
Complete documentation with attention to grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Complete other forms/paperwork as directed by leadership (e.g., Critical Incident Reports, vehicle log, etc.).
Engage Medical Respite guests and offer assistance with understanding treatment recommendations and holistic healthcare and recovery models.
Assist 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.
Assist guests with developing skills and acquiring knowledge related to utilizing healthcare services and community resources that contribute to improvement of quality of life.
Work as a collaborative partner on the Adult Recovery Team (ART) to provide recovery support and advocacy for guests and staff, and participate in ART meetings as needed.
Assist guests with the self-administration of medications and other indicated treatment-related activities as directed by a qualified healthcare professional.
Empower guests to direct independent care and engagement within the community.
Disseminate literature and information on recovery.
Encourage the health, safety, and welfare of guests at all times.
Assist the treatment team with ongoing assessment of guests' emotional, behavioral, and social needs.
Participate in interdisciplinary staffing for clients with other team members as appropriate.
May drive personal or agency vehicle on company business.