Caregiver (Direct Support) - Plano

Volunteers of America-Texas; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

VOA-Texas in Plano is seeking staff to provide complete care for individuals at the Dartmouth Group Home. You will supervise daily living activities, assist with meals, and help with medications under RN delegation, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with six months of relevant experience preferred, and a valid Texas driver license. Weekend shifts offer competitive hourly pay and benefits, including healthcare and PTO.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent or pass a competency exam.
• Prefer six months experience or training with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Must have 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 and clean condition and reports repairs.
• Provides reinforcement of counseling and therapy activities; helps consumers meet house/program rules.
• Assists with medications and tasks as delegated by an RN.
• Maintains clinical records and documentation per policies.
• Prepares meals and assists 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.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Driver license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

• 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

Accessibility

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