Caregiver

Focal Point Homecare; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training Bonus: $200

Job summary

A homecare agency in Minnesota seeks a Direct Support Professional to assist clients with daily tasks including housekeeping, appointment planning, and meal preparation. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and a valid driver's license. This role offers training bonuses and pays $18 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid Driver’s license and vehicle required.
• Fluent in English Language.

Responsibilities

• Complete housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming and washing dishes.
• Help plan client appointments and organize a schedule.
• Organize transportation arrangements to appointments.
• Shop for groceries and prepare meals that meet specific client dietary needs.
• Encourage client engagement in social networks and communities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassion

Ability to work with diverse populations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Direct Support Professional Job Duties:

Completing housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, washing dishes and tidying

Helping plan client appointments and organize a schedule

Organizing with transportation arrangements to appointments

Shopping for groceries and preparing meals that meet specific client dietary needs

Encouraging client engagement in social networks and communities

Requirements: · Interpersonal skills: sensitivity and compassion towards clients. · Ability to work with a diverse population of people. · Comfortable dealing with a variety of household pets (dogs, cats, fish, reptiles, etc.)

· Must be 18 years of age or older.

· Valid Driver’s license and vehicle.

· HS Diploma or equivalent required.

· Fluent in English Language.

Training Bonus: $200 Pay: $18 per hour