Contracted Direct Care Worker - Colorado Springs, CO

Mosaic; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mosaic is looking for Direct Care Workers to support individuals with intellectual disabilities in their homes and communities. This role offers flexibility and the opportunity to make a real impact, with training provided to help you succeed. Compensation starts at $17.80 per hour, with potential for more based on individual needs.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with intellectual disabilities in daily living activities.
• Assist with meal planning, medication management, and transportation.
• Coordinate visits based on individual needs and availability.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Communication

Job description

Description

Are you ready to launch a career in healthcare as a provider on your own terms? Mosaic has the structure and support to help you achieve your goal of having your own small business that allows you the flexibility to work on your own terms! You can provide a real impact for people in your community.

Mosaic is seeking Direct Care Workers to contract with us! This role will require visits to people needing services in their homes and communities. The Direct Care Worker will coordinate their visits based on the needs of the individual(s) they will be serving and their availability to work. Compensation is a minimum of $17.80 per hour, with the potential to earn more. Compensation is determined based on the funding level of the individual(s) you are matched with for support.

You can provide services in small groups or 1:1 with the ability to coordinate multiple visits per day based on your availability and the needs of the people needing services. Mosaic provides training and support to help you build a schedule that fits your lifestyle.

The responsibilities of a Direct Care Worker involves a wide range of tasks supporting people with intellectual disabilities; including educational assistance with activities of daily living household care, supported decision making, community integration and interaction building independence and social skills. They may also help with meal planning and preparation, medication management, transportation to appointments or social activities.

Requirements

• A direct care worker must be patient, compassionate, and have excellent communication skills.


• They must also be able to work independently and follow a support plan to ensure that the people they serve receive consistent and appropriate support.


• Direct Care Workers must be 18 years of age, have a valid driver's license, laptop or tablet, and strong written / verbal communication skills.