Direct Care Associate Part Time

ND Health and Human Services; Hettinger (ND); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Ten paid holidays

Annual leave and sick leave

Job summary

Southwest Dakota Human Service Zone in Hettinger, ND is seeking a Part-Time Direct Care Associate to assist elderly and disabled residents with daily living tasks and to promote independence.

Applicants should have a high school diploma with two years of direct care experience; CNA license is preferred. A valid driver's license and auto insurance are required to drive to client homes.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of work experience providing direct care to special populations.
• Active CNA license preferred.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support with independent living skills and household tasks, including cleaning and meal preparation.
• Offer guidance on personal hygiene and self-care routines, which may include assistance with bathing.
• Foster effective communication skills.
• Provide client transportation.
• Encourage socialization and community engagement.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer proficiency

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA license preferred

Tools

Electronic visit verification (EVV)

Job description

Southwest Dakota Human Service Zone is hiring a Part-Time Direct Care Associate in Hettinger or Bowman, North Dakota

Southwest Dakota Human Service Zone is seeking a Direct Care Associate who will connect with the elderly and disabled citizens of the State of North Dakota to complete daily living activities with the goal of increasing their ability to be independent.

Direct Care Associate Example Of Duties

• Provide support with independent living skills and household tasks, including cleaning and meal preparation
• Offer guidance on personal hygiene and self-care routines, which may include assistance with bathing
• Foster effective communication skills
• Provide client transportation
• Encourage socialization and community engagement

This position requires daily travel to client homes throughout Adams, Bowman, and Slope Counties. Individual would participate in staffing and required trainings to maintain Qualified Service Provider status.

To succeed in this position, you should possess strong verbal and written communication skills, computer proficiency, and the ability to collaborate effectively and make sound decisions. A passion for helping others and making a meaningful impact in the community is essential. Attention to detail is critical, as this role requires accurate documentation of activities using electronic visit verification systems and or paper logs.

To Be Considered For This Role

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of work experience providing direct care to special populations. Active CNA license preferred.

Would consider applicants for the Direct Care Associate level at a reduced salary, which requires a high school diploma or equivalent and one year of work experience providing direct care to special populations.

Must maintain a valid driver's license and auto insurance

Working For Southwest Dakota Human Service Zone

Southwest Dakota Human Service Zone partners with the Department of Health and Human Services and Slope County to provide economic assistance, child-welfare, and adult services to promote safety and well-being to individuals and families and provides employees with the excellent benefits and employment packages offered by Slope County as a Slope County employee.

Southwest Dakota Human Service Zone team members are offered robust medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, as well as an excellent retirement package.

Employees enjoy 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.