Caregiver (Direct Support) - Fort Worth

Volunteers of America-Texas; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at an established organization that makes a real difference in people's lives! This part-time position in Fort Worth offers a chance to provide essential care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You'll be responsible for supervising daily activities, assisting with medications, and maintaining a safe environment. With reliable hours and opportunities for career advancement, this role is perfect for those passionate about helping others. Enjoy a variety of benefits including healthcare plans and paid time off while making a meaningful impact in your community.

Benefits

Reliable hours

Career advancement opportunities

Healthcare plans

Retirement plan

Education assistance program

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; competency exam possible.
• Prefer six months experience with individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide complete care and supervision of daily living activities.
• Maintain a safe and clean facility and report repair needs.
• Assist with medications and maintain clinical records.

Skills

Direct supervision of daily living activities

Counseling and therapy reinforcement

Medication assistance

Housekeeping assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Clinical record documentation

Meal planning and preparation

Job description

Volunteers of America - Texas | Fort Worth , TX 76102

Are you looking for a job that makes a difference? Do you have a passion for helping others? Join VOA-TEXAS!

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Saturday & Sunday

8am-8pm

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Job Type: Part Time

Why you'll love working with VOA-Texas:

• Reliable hours: We will provide a dependable schedule you can count on.
• Career advancement: Our variety of programs allows for many opportunities for growth and development. Opportunities range from administrative positions, service coordinators, property management and more!
• Benefits: Our wide range of benefits include healthcare plans, a retirement plan, education assistance program, employee discounts, paid time off, plus more!

Day-to-Day

• Provides for the complete care of individual consumers, which includes direct supervision of activities of daily living (grooming, eating, bathing, toileting, dressing, and personal hygiene).
• Maintains the facility (group home or day hab space) and equipment in a safe and clean condition and reports repair needs in a timely manner.
• Provides reinforcement of counseling and therapy activities; corrects unacceptable behavior and helps people served meet the necessary requirements of the house and/or program rules.
• Provides assistance with medications and the performance of tasks as delegated by an RN.
• Maintains clinical records and documentation as required by organization policies and procedures such as, but not limited to documentation of consumer expenditures, significant observation notes, and any behavioral management activities.
• Prepares meals and provides assistance with meal planning and preparation as indicated by individual need.
• Assists in securing and providing transportation.
• Provides housekeeping or assistance with housekeeping as indicated by individual need.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, OR be able to pass a competency exam.
• Prefer six months experience or training with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Must have valid Texas Driver License

Make a living by making a difference. Apply online today!

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