Respite Assistant (Part-Time) (Medical Respite Center, Tucson)
Catholic Community Services
Tucson, AZ
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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Tucson, AZ
POSTED
30+ days ago
information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7122495
Duties and Job Responsibilities:
- 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
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