Direct Care Provider

Lighthouse of Hope, LLC; Leesburg (FL); Sur place; USD 17 000 - 22 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Lighthouse of Hope, LLC in Leesburg, FL seeks a Direct Care Provider to support individuals with developmental disabilities. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor health and behavior, and implement personalized support plans in a respectful, confidential setting.

You will maintain accurate records, uphold clients' rights, encourage self-care and social skills, and advocate for meaningful community involvement.

Qualifications

• Be 18 years or older.
• Must speak, write, and read English.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Possess at least one year of verifiable experience working directly with individuals receiving services in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, or childcare setting, or working with recipients who have a developmental disability.
• A Level II Background Check is required.
• Staff must complete online and in-person training to become certified as a Direct Care Provider.

Responsabilités

• Assist with activities of daily living.
• Implement personalized support plans.
• Monitor health and behavior.
• Maintain meticulous records to ensure standards are met.
• Uphold clients' rights and confidentiality.
• Encourage development in self-care, socialization, and community involvement.

Connaissances

Communication

English Proficiency

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Description du poste

As a Direct Care Provider, you play a vital role in empowering individuals with developmental disabilities to lead fulfilling lives. Your hands-on support and supervision are key to enhancing their independence, health, and safety, ultimately improving their quality of life. You'll assist with activities of daily living, implement personalized support plans, and monitor health and behavior—all while maintaining meticulous records to ensure we meet the highest standards of care. You not only uphold clients' rights and confidentiality but also actively encourage their development in self-care, socialization, and community involvement. As a primary caregiver and advocate, your commitment makes a world of difference. Our services focus on Personal Support and Life Skills Development Level II - Companion, aligned with the Agency for People with Disabilities (APD) guidelines. Together, we are making meaningful strides in creating a supportive and inclusive environment for those we serve!

Minimum requirements for the position are:

• Be 18 years or older.
• Must speak, write, and read English
• Possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Possess at least one year of verifiable experience working directly with individuals receiving services in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, or childcare setting, or working with recipients who have a developmental disability.
• • Instead of the required work experience, applicants may have 30 semester hours, 45 quarter-hours, or 720 classroom hours of college or vocational school.
• A Level II Background Check is required.
• Staff must complete online and in-person training to become certified as a Direct Care Provider.

Important Notes:

• This client requires a Spanish speaker to communicate with the client's family.
• This is a Part-Time position of 30 hours (5 days/week x 6 hours daily). Hours may increase to achieve a full-time position in the future.