Direct Care Associate

ND Health and Human Services; Lisbon (ND); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Leave days

Job summary

ND Health and Human Services’ RSR Human Service Zone in Lisbon, North Dakota seeks a Direct Care Associate to provide in-home care, transportation, shopping and housekeeping to help elderly and disabled residents live safely in their own homes.

You will travel daily across Ransom County and nearby areas, work independently, document activities thoroughly, and demonstrate compassion, strong communication, and time-management skills while supporting community well-being.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; CNA license preferred.
• Two (2) years of direct care experience with special populations.
• Ability to travel daily and independently to client homes.
• Strong communication, time-management, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home care to elderly and disabled individuals.
• Assist with transportation, shopping and housekeeping.
• Document daily activities and progress in client records.
• Travel daily to clients' private homes across the service area.

Skills

Compassion

Communication skills

Time management

Ability to travel

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

CNA license preferred

Job description

RSR Human Service Zone is hiring a Direct Care Associate in Lisbon, North Dakota

RSR is seeking a Direct Care Associate to join our team. This position will be based out of Ransom County but requires travel to surrounding areas.

As a Direct Care Associate, you will provide in home care, transportation, shopping, and housekeeping duties to elderly and disabled citizens to support their continued ability to remain in their own homes and communities.

To succeed in this position, you should have experience working with elderly and or disabled individuals, compassion, and be comfortable working independently. You will need to have strong communication skills, and be able to manage your time and priorities, while thoroughly documenting your activities. You will have a passion for helping others and making a difference in our community.

This position requires daily travel and performing duties in private homes.

To be considered for this role you must be able to travel independently; be 18 years of age or older; have a high school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of experience providing direct care to special populations. Those holding a current CNA license are preferred.

Working For RSR Human Service Zone

RSR Human Service Zone partners with the Department of Health and Human Services and Richland County to deliver state driven public assistance and program protocols and provides employees with the excellent benefits and employment packages offered by Richland County as a Richland County employee.

• Robust medical, dental and life insurance coverage
• Excellent retirement package
• Ten paid holidays, as well as earning both annual leave and sick leave days

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.

This employer participates in E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information HHS ND Careers E-Verify

For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Jan Hickman at 701.642.7751 or by email at [e-mail]

Employing Unit ND HHS - RSR Human Service Zone

TTY Number ND Relay Service 1 [phone] (text) or 1 [phone] (voice)