Direct Care Group Home Support Staff

A Hiring Company; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 20,664 - 23,419; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Meridian, Idaho is seeking motivated individuals for the role of Direct Care Staff. This position involves providing training in daily living skills to enhance clients' independence. Both full-time and part-time shifts are available, with varying hours. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, have a GED or higher, and meet certification requirements. Compensation ranges from $15 to $17 hourly.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid State ID required.
• Clearance from Department of Health and Welfare Criminal History Unit.
• Certified in CPR/FA, Mandt and Assistance with Medication Administration (can complete within 60 days of hire).

Responsibilities

• Provide daily training in living skills to clients.
• Attend required trainings and staff meetings.
• Implement client schedules and programs daily.
• Record accurate client documentation and progress notes.
• Assist clients with medication delivery and meal preparation.

Skills

Daily living skills training

Behavior modification

Communication skills

Education

GED or higher

Job description

Overview

Be among the first 25 applicants. Come join our ever-expanding family and find a place where you are wanted, needed and valued. We are currently looking for motivated, open-hearted individuals to learn and grow right alongside the residents we serve. Full time and part time shifts are available.

Shifts

Needed Shifts:

Full time and part time days: 6am-2pm five days a week for full time, 3 days a week for part time. Those wanting full time must work at least one weekend day.

Full time and part time swing shifts: 2pm-10pm five days a week for full time, 3 days a week for part time. Those wanting full time must work at least one weekend day.

Full time graveyard: 8pm-6am Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday - These are awake graveyard shifts

Part time graveyard: 10pm-6am Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Accountability

Direct Care Staff shall be directly responsible to the Lead Worker / Sr. Staff, House Manager and QIDP/TC for providing daily training to the clients in the group home and in the community.

General Summary

Direct Care Staff provide daily training in daily living skills, such as dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, hygiene, eating, communication, behavior modification, social skills, money and community skills to the clients we serve to enhance their lives and help them to become as independent as possible.

Example of Duties

This list is non-inclusive.

• Attend and pass all required trainings (Assistance With Medications, CPR/FA, Mandt)
• Attend all staff meetings and monthly in-services
• Read and demonstrate understanding of client programs
• Consistently implement client schedules and programs on a daily basis
• Collect and legibly record accurate data and other required documentation
• Legibly record daily progress notes on the clients
• Prepare meals as assigned
• Assist clients with med delivery
• Ensure that all clients\' rights are upheld
• If on the Graveyard you are awake all night and complete duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years
• Valid State ID
• Clearance from Department Of Health and Welfare Criminal History Unit
• Have a GED or higher
• Certified in CPR/FA, Mandt and Assistance with Medication Administration (Can complete within 60 days of hire)

Compensation details: 15-17 Hourly Wage