Care Giver

ResCare Employer Solutions; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading caregiving organization is seeking CARE GIVERS/Direct Support Professionals in Lebanon, TN. The role entails assisting clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve independence through personal care and fostering relationships. Candidates should have at least a high school diploma and be able to manage physical tasks. This position offers opportunities for professional growth within the organization. Join us to make a positive impact every day.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid driver's license is required in most cases.
• Ability to work in home-like settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform personal care tasks including hygiene and grooming.
• Ensure client safety and maintain a safe environment.
• Assist with toileting and self-administration of medications.
• Encourage self-help activities and report changes in client's condition.
• Document services and perform home management functions.
• Plan and prepare meals, and accompany clients to appointments.

Skills

Personal care tasks

Communication skills

Client safety management

Housekeeping

Education

High school degree/GED

Job description

CARE GIVER/Direct Support Professional / Home Health Aide

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a CARE GIVER/Direct Support Professional / Home Health Aide. In the position, you will play a vital role in helping our clients with intellectual, cognitive, or developmental disabilities achieve their highest level of independence. Not only will you see positive results of your work every day, but you will have an opportunity for professional development and advancement to positions of greater responsibility. Many leaders with ResCare began their careers as Direct Support Professionals.

Direct Support Professional Responsibilities

• Performing personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, and ambulation, medical monitoring, and health care related tasks. Fostering positive relationships between individuals served and their housemates
• Ensuring client safety and maintaining a safe environment
• Assisting with toileting, including bedpans, urinals, and commode chairs
• Reminding/assisting client with self-administration of medications (with proper training)
• Encouraging self-help activities
• Reporting changes in client's condition or family situation to the office
• Documenting services provided
• Performing home management functions such as light housekeeping, laundry, bed making, and cleaning
• Planning meals, shopping for groceries, preparing and serving food/meals, feeding and clean-up
• Accompanying client to scheduled appointments
• Transporting clients or running errands for clients

Qualifications

18 years of age or older

• High school degree/GED
• Valid driver's license (in most cases)
• Ability to work in home-like settings
• Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the company
• Ability to handle physical aspects of job, including bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, and walking for periods of