Direct Care Aide - Taunton

Family Service Association - Fall River; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Weekend/holiday differential pay

Team approach with RN and social work

Job summary

Family Service Association in Taunton, MA is seeking a part-time or per diem Direct Care Aid to support members in their homes. The role emphasizes compassion, independence, and quality of life, with daytime shifts seven days a week and weekend holidays offering differential pay.

Responsibilities include personal care assistance, light housekeeping, and support with daily tasks. Candidates must have reliable transportation and pass CORI/CPS checks.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing homecare or assisting adults with daily living activities.
• Bi-lingual English/Portuguese preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and ADLs.
• Perform light housekeeping, laundry, and shopping.
• May include meal preparation if needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Reliability

Job description

Are you looking for a part time or per diem Direct Care Aid position to:

• Supplement another job?
• Work around your children's school schedule?
• Accommodate attendance in your school schedule?

Our Home Assistance Program is looking for caring, compassionate individuals to provide assistance or cueing and supervision to members living in their own home in the Taunton area.

The program offers:

• Flexible shifts — perfect for parents or students!
• Daytime shifts only, 7 days a week.
• Weekends/holidays have a differential pay.
• Team approach working with an RN and Social Worker/Case Manager.
• Starting pay of $21 per visit! $22.50 on weekends and holidays!!
• Experience in the healthcare field.

Play a vital role in promoting independence, dignity, and a higher quality of life for the people we serve!

Duties Include:

• Assistance with personal care.
• Light housekeeping.
• Laundry, shopping.
• May include meal prep, if needed.

Must Have:

• Reliable transportation.
• A sincere desire to assist members with their ADLs.
• Good communication skills.

Experience in providing homecare and/or working with adults with a medical or mental health diagnosis strongly preferred! No CNA or HHA license required if you possess the experience.

Candidates must pass CORI and CPS (child protective services) background checks.***

Based on member need, we are seeking bi-lingual English/Portuguese speaking candidates. Bi-lingual Portuguese/English speaking candidates are encouraged to apply.

Family Service Association is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Family Service Association is a comprehensive private, non-profit social service agency dedicated to the development and implementation of services designed to provide strength and support to individuals and families throughout southeastern Massachusetts. Headquartered in Fall River, Family Service Association strives to increase the capacity of individuals and families to cope with the stresses of family life and interpersonal relationships in a positive, productive and health-improving manner. This agency is a leading provider of professional social services in the South Coast region of Massachusetts, with a 130-year tradition of high quality.