Direct Care Provider

Lighthouse of Hope, LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lighthouse of Hope, LLC is seeking a Direct Care Provider to empower individuals with developmental disabilities through hands-on support and supervision. You will help with daily living activities, implement support plans, and monitor health and behavior while maintaining accurate records to ensure high-quality care.

The role emphasizes protecting clients' rights, confidentiality, and promoting self-care, socialization, and community involvement, in a full-time, shift-based capacity that may

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living to support independence, health, and safety.
• Implement personalized support plans and monitor health and behavior.
• Maintain meticulous records to meet care standards and confidentiality requirements.
• Uphold clients' rights and encourage development in self-care, socialization, and community involvement.
• Advocate for clients and support a safe, inclusive environment.

Skills

English proficiency

Spanish speaking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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 in enhancing their independence, health, and safety, ultimately enriching their overall 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, aligning with the guidelines of the Agency for People with Disabilities (APD). 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 Full-Time position that may require rotating shifts and weekend work.