Caregiver

Job Details Job Location: Bullhead City, AZ 86442 Position Type: Part Time Education Level: Not Specified Salary Range: $16.80 - $17.00 Hourly Travel Percentage: Limited or Occasional Job Shift: Any Job Category: Health & Human Services Industry: RISE provides services for people with disabilities including residential settings, day programs, employment assistance, managed care, and hourly supports. Our mission is to create opportunities for and with people. Qualifications Experience and education in developmental disabilities or related field preferred; required for Habilitation. Desire and interest in working with people with disabilities or special needs. Verbal and written communication skills adequate to the specific job. At least eighteen (18) years of age. Over twenty‑one (21) years old if required to drive a RISE vehicle and meet other requirements specified by the RISE Insurance Agency. Satisfactory background check and Level One Fingerprint Card clearance. Specific language abilities (other than English) may be required to meet the needs of people/families receiving support, and demonstrate a knowledge of and respect for cultural differences. Reliable transportation to the work site and access to a telephone. Must complete training courses in CPR, First Aid, and Article 9. CMS Requirements This caregiver employment position is for parents with children aged birth to 17 years old; once the child turns 18 a new job description must be signed. 40‑hour per week per minor child limit for parents. This includes assessed hours for both Attendant Care and Habilitation. The limit applies when the minor child is assessed for more than 40 hours of service per week. Both parents can only work for a single Qualified Vendor agency; regardless of marital status they must work for the same agency. Paid caregivers can only provide 16 hours of paid care in a 24‑hour period. Beginning July 1, 2025, any additional assessed hours for Attendant Care or Habilitation must be completed by an alternate Direct Support Professional. This condition applies to a member’s “legally responsible parent.” AHCCCS defines a “legally responsible parent” as “Parents who have formal physical and/or legal custody of their minor child including guardians of minor children.” Essential Job Functions Provide assistance to people receiving support through the implementation of the RISE mission, vision, and values. Demonstrate respect and promote choice. Promote the rights of people receiving support and contribute to an environment that is free of abuse, neglect and or exploitation. Assist people (as applicable) with the following supports: Daily living Hygiene Intimate care Meal Planning/Preparation/Clean‑up Mobility Encouraging relationships Accessing the community and arranging transportation Lifting/transferring Therapeutic objectives Behavioral supports (redirecting and/or physically supporting people using approved techniques) Adequate supervision Medication and medical issues when indicated; follow medical protocols and doctor’s orders Other needs of the person/family as identified by the team Provide support in specific service areas as needed: Attendant Care Provider: Provide support to people in their homes in activities of daily living and hygiene; requires specific approval from the funding agency and often involves family members as the provider. Habilitation Provider: Provide supports as listed above and also in the achievement of outcomes specified in their plan; this includes keeping required documentation and any other prescribed or related task. Respite Provider: Provides supervision and support to people in their own homes/professional parent homes normally on a daily basis. Companionship Home Provider: Provides support to people as listed above and in the achievement of outcomes specified in their plan; this includes keeping required documentation and any other prescribed or related task. Act as an appropriate role model and support people in using appropriate language, dress, table manners, respect, and other behavior as needed. Ensure that clean and safe environments are maintained. Quickly and effectively respond to any emergency situations, such as fire, application of First Aid, CPR, approved medical protocols, behavior intervention, etc. Follow RISE personnel practices & policies which include (but are not limited to): Reporting to work on time as scheduled. Refraining from excessive absenteeism. Obtaining prior approval by following established procedures when time off is desired, including reporting to supervisor per RISE policy for absence from work. Work all hours as scheduled. Attend staff meetings and other mandatory training as required by RISE. Follow all RISE and State policies and procedures. Maintain necessary records, logs, and other documentation as required per ISPP, RISE policy and state of Arizona DES and DDD division requirements. Why RISE? We truly believe that where you work matters—our employees make a positive difference in our clients’ lives every day and in turn, our clients bring sunshine to gloomy days. Perks Competitive hourly rate Flexible schedules On‑site hands‑on human service experience Paid for training Referral Bonus Program Rewarding! NOTE: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform other job‑related duties as requested by their supervisor. Accommodation Requests If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or hiring process, please submit your request through one of the following methods listed below: Dedicated fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io Dedicated email: View email address on click.appcast.io (DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY) US mail: 4554 E Inverness Ave Mesa, AZ 85206‑Attn Human Resources Dedicated phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io (Option 1 Employment Opportunities); DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY Equal Employment Opportunity RISE is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. #J-18808-Ljbffr