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Recovery Aide Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Home Health Aide

Prescott, AZ · On-site

$37K - $43K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... recovering from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses ... health aides, and medical social workers - all working together to help patients rehabilitate ...

Home Health Aide

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$37K - $43K/yr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... recovering from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses ... health aides, and medical social workers - all working together to help patients rehabilitate ...

Home Health Aide

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$37K - $43K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... recovering from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses ... health aides, and medical social workers - all working together to help patients rehabilitate ...

Home Health Aide

Prescott, AZ · On-site

$37K - $43K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... recovering from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses ... health aides, and medical social workers - all working together to help patients rehabilitate ...

Home Health Aide

Phoenix, AZ

$37K - $43K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... recovering from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses ... health aides, and medical social workers - all working together to help patients rehabilitate ...

Home Health Aide

Prescott, AZ

$37K - $43K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... recovering from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses ... health aides, and medical social workers - all working together to help patients rehabilitate ...

Home Health Aide

Prescott, AZ · On-site

$37K - $43K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... recovering from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses ... health aides, and medical social workers - all working together to help patients rehabilitate ...

Home Health Aide

Tucson, AZ

$37K - $43K/yr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... recovering from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses ... health aides, and medical social workers - all working together to help patients rehabilitate ...

Home Health Aide

Prescott, AZ · On-site

$37K - $43K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... recovering from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses ... health aides, and medical social workers - all working together to help patients rehabilitate ...

Home Health Aide

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$37K - $43K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... recovering from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses ... health aides, and medical social workers - all working together to help patients rehabilitate ...

Home Health Aide

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$37K - $43K/yr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... recovering from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses ... health aides, and medical social workers - all working together to help patients rehabilitate ...

Home Health Aide

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$37K - $43K/yr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... recovering from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses ... health aides, and medical social workers - all working together to help patients rehabilitate ...

Home Health Aide

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$37K - $43K/yr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... recovering from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses ... health aides, and medical social workers - all working together to help patients rehabilitate ...

Home Health Aide

Phoenix, AZ

$37K - $43K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... recovering from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses ... health aides, and medical social workers - all working together to help patients rehabilitate ...

Home Health Aide

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$37K - $43K/yr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... recovering from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses ... health aides, and medical social workers - all working together to help patients rehabilitate ...

Home Health Aide-PRN

Prescott, AZ · On-site

$37K - $43K/yr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... recovering from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses ... health aides, and medical social workers - all working together to help patients rehabilitate ...

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Recovery Aide information

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a recovery aide?

To thrive as a Recovery Aide, you need a foundational understanding of mental health or substance abuse issues, often supported by a high school diploma and relevant experience or training. Familiarity with basic electronic health record systems and crisis intervention techniques is typically required. Compassion, patience, and strong interpersonal communication are essential soft skills for building rapport with clients and supporting their recovery journey. These skills and qualifications are crucial for providing effective care, ensuring client safety, and fostering a therapeutic environment.

What is a recovery aide?

Recovery Aides are support professionals who assist individuals recovering from mental health issues, substance abuse, or other challenges in rehabilitation settings. They provide emotional support, help with daily living activities, monitor clients’ progress, and encourage participation in treatment programs. Recovery Aides often work under the supervision of clinical staff and play a vital role in fostering a safe and supportive environment for recovery.

What is the difference between Recovery Aide vs Mental Health Technician?

AspectRecovery AideMental Health Technician
CertificationsCPR, First Aid, sometimes state-specificCPR, First Aid, mental health certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentHospitals, rehab centers, outpatient clinicsPsychiatric hospitals, mental health clinics, residential facilities
Job FocusAssist with recovery, monitor patient progress, support daily activitiesProvide therapeutic support, observe patient behavior, assist in treatment plans

Recovery Aides and Mental Health Technicians both work in healthcare settings supporting patient recovery and well-being. While Recovery Aides focus on assisting patients in recovery programs, Mental Health Technicians provide therapeutic support in mental health facilities. Certifications and work environments overlap, but their specific roles differ based on patient needs and treatment focus.

What challenges do recovery aides face when supporting clients in rehabilitation settings?

Recovery Aides often encounter challenges such as managing clients' emotional fluctuations, maintaining clear boundaries while offering compassion, and effectively communicating with interdisciplinary teams. They must be adaptable, as clients' needs can change quickly, and situations may become stressful or unpredictable. Strong teamwork and ongoing training are essential in overcoming these challenges while ensuring a safe, supportive environment for recovery.

What are the most commonly searched types of Recovery jobs in Arizona?

The most popular types of Recovery jobs in Arizona are:

What cities in Arizona are hiring for Recovery Aide jobs?

Cities in Arizona with the most Recovery Aide job openings:

Infographic showing various Recovery Aide job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution.

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Job description

SENIOR Helpers®  of Sun City West-Surprise

Senior Care, Only Better.

Home Care Aide

Sun City West • Surprise • Northwest Valley  |  $17–$18 / Hour, Based on Experience

 

Do you have a heart for seniors? Do you believe everyone deserves to age with dignity in the home they love? We’d love for you to join our family.

Senior Helpers® of Sun City West-Surprise is a new, locally-owned home care agency serving seniors and their families across Sun City West, Surprise, and the surrounding communities. We are part of the nationally recognized Senior Helpers® brand — with decades of experience and a proven system of care — backed by local ownership that is personally invested in this community.

Our mission: keep those you love safe, comfortable, and independent at home — and give their families peace of mind. We hand-pick Home Care Aides who don’t just provide care, but who truly serve and love the people in their charge.

Why Care for Us?

     Yes - Competitive pay, based on experience

     Yes - Paid training & career growth

     Yes - Paid Sick Time (PST) accrued from day one

Yes - Holiday premium pay & overtime eligible

Yes - One-on-one client matching

Yes - Mileage reimbursement & flexible scheduling

About the Role

As a Home Care Aide with Senior Helpers of Sun City West-Surprise, you will be the trusted, consistent presence in a client’s daily life — providing companionship, personal care, and recovery support so they can remain safely and happily at home.

Important: This is not a live-in position. We offer daytime, evening, and overnight shifts. Home Care Aides on overnight shifts are expected to remain awake and alert throughout.

What We Offer You

$17–$18/Hour, DOE

Competitive Pay, Based on Experience

Holiday Premium Pay

1.5x on 7 Holidays + Your Birthday

Overtime Eligible

1.5x for 40+ hours/week

  • Paid Sick Time (PST): Accrues at 1 hour per 30 hours worked for all employees, eligible to use after 90 days — per Arizona law.

  • Mileage Reimbursement: Reimbursed at the standard IRS rate for approved business driving between client locations.

  • Holiday Premium Pay: Earn 1.5x your rate on New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve — and your own birthday.

  • Flexible Scheduling: Days, evenings, and overnights available. We work to match shifts to your life.

  • Senior Helpers® Training: Paid world-class caregiver training including specialized programs for Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, and recovery care. Grow your skills.

  • One-on-One Client Matching: You’re hand-matched to clients whose needs align with your strengths — building real relationships, not rushing between rooms.

  • Responsive Office Support: Our Care Coordinator is a phone call away. You are never alone on an assignment.

What You’ll Do

Responsibilities vary by client and care plan but may include:

  • Companionship, conversation & emotional support

  • Light housekeeping & household management

  • Meal planning & preparation

  • Laundry and linen care

  • Errands and transportation (client’s or your own vehicle)

  • Medication reminders

  • Walking & mobility assistance

  • Bathing, dressing, grooming & toileting assistance

  • Assist client to/from bed

  • Monitor clients with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or memory care needs

  • Post-surgical & recovery care support

  • Overnight shifts (awake & alert — no live-in assignments)

  • Document care activities in the client’s Care Plan Book daily

  • Report significant client changes to the office promptly

What We’re Looking For

Required:

  • Genuine compassion for seniors and a desire to make a positive difference

  • Ability to treat every client with dignity, respect, and patience

  • Reliable, punctual, and professional — your client counts on you

  • Ability to read, write, and communicate in English at a conversational adult level

  • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and current auto insurance

  • Reliable personal vehicle available for use during assignments

  • Must pass a criminal background check and drug screening prior to employment

  • Pre-employment TB screening required as a condition of hire

  • Flexible and adaptable — willing to work a variety of shifts and days, including evenings and overnights

  • Must be 18 years of age or older and eligible to work in the United States

Preferred — but not required (we will train the right person):

  • Prior caregiving experience — professional or personal (including caring for a family member)

  • Experience with Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, or memory care

  • CPR/First Aid certification (required within 90 days of hire if not already held)

  • Comfort with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, and toileting

Physical Requirements

This is an active, hands-on role. You should be able to:

  • Safely lift and/or move up to 50 lbs (e.g., a wheelchair or walker into/out of a vehicle)

  • Stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, or push/pull throughout a shift

  • Assist clients with mobility, transfers, and activities of daily living

  • Climb stairs multiple times during a shift as needed

  • Remain awake, seated, and alert during overnight shifts

  • See clearly (with or without correction) to monitor client safety

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

 Service Area

Our office is based in Sun City West, AZ. We serve clients throughout Sun City West, Surprise, and the broader Northwest Phoenix Valley. Home Care Aides should be willing to travel to client homes within surrounding communities.

Why Home Care Aides Choose Senior Helpers® of Sun City West-Surprise

One-on-one client relationships. Hand-matched assignments. A team that actually answers the phone. Work that is meaningful every single day.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Employment with Senior Helpers® of Sun City West-Surprise is at-will. Either the employee or the company may end the employment relationship at any time, for any reason or no reason, with or without notice, so long as the reason does not violate applicable law.

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