Caregiver (Direct Support) - Plano

Volunteers of America Texas; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Retirement plan

Education assistance program

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Volunteers of America Texas in Plano, TX is seeking compassionate caregivers to provide direct supervision of daily living activities and help residents with meals, transportation, and personal care.

You will maintain a safe, clean facility, assist with medications as directed by an RN, document care, and support behavioral programs. A high school diploma or equivalent and a Texas driver license are required; six months of related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months experience or training with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Must have a valid Texas Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Provides for the complete care of individual consumers, including supervision of activities of daily living.
• Maintains the facility and equipment in a safe, clean condition and reports repairs.
• Provides reinforcement of counseling and therapy activities and helps residents meet house/program rules.
• Assists with medications under RN direction.
• Maintains clinical records and documentation as required by policies.
• Prepares meals and assists with meal planning and preparation as indicated by individual need.
• Assists in securing and providing transportation.
• Provides housekeeping assistance as indicated by individual need.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Texas Driver License

Job description

VOA-Texas

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

Location: Plano, TX

Shift available: Dartmouth Group Home: 8a-8p Saturday and Sunday

Pay: $15.00 per hour

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 Responsibilities

• 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.

EEO

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Compliance

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.