Direct Care/Service Professional (Housekeeping) (Days/Evenings) (Full-Time and Part-Time)

New River Valley Community Services; Dublin (VA); On-site; USD 23,446 - 24,548; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

VRS membership

Competitive benefits

Job summary

New River Valley Community Services is seeking a Direct Care/Service Professional in Dublin, Virginia, to provide direct services promoting independence for residents at Fairview Home Assisted Living Facility. The role ensures health and safety needs are met as per Individual Service Plans.

Part-time and full-time opportunities are available with competitive pay. Candidates must hold a high school diploma and meet specific qualifications for Direct Care as regulated by the Virginia Department of Social Services.

Additional benefits include paid time off and a VRS membership.

Qualifications

• Must have Direct Care qualifications as required by Virginia Department of Social Services.
• Certification as a nurse aide issued by the Virginia Board of Nursing is preferred.
• Successful completion of a Virginia BON approved nurse aide education program is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to promote independence for individuals residing in Fairview Home.
• Ensure residents’ health and safety needs are addressed as indicated in the ISPs.

Skills

Direct Care certification

Multi-lingual

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

NRVCS is searching for our next Direct Care/Service Professional to help us serve our community. The Direct Care/Service Professional provides direct services designed to promote independence for individuals residing in Fairview Home Assisted Living Facility, ensuring residents’ health and safety needs are addressed as indicated in the Individual Service Plans (ISPs).

Compensation

Part-Time: $17.02 per hour
Full-Time: $17.82 per hour
A $3.00 shift differential is offered for overnight/weekend hours.

Qualifications

Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent is required.

• Must meet the qualifications of Direct Care as required by Virginia Department of Social Services Standards for Licensed Assisted Living Facilities:
  • a. Certification as a nurse aide issued by the Virginia Board of Nursing
  • b. Successful completion of a Virginia BON approved nurse aide education program
  • c. Successful completion of a nursing education program preparing for registered nurse or practical nurse licensure
  • d. Current enrollment in a nursing education program preparing for registered nurse or practical nurse licensure and completion of at least one clinical course with at least 40 hours of direct care clinical experience
  • e. Successful completion of a personal care aide training program approved by the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services
  • f. Successful completion of an education program for geriatric assistant or home health aide
  • g. Successful completion of the department-approved 40‑hour direct care staff training program

Additional Compensation

Additional compensation will be considered for new employees who speak multiple languages.

Benefits

Competitive benefits, generous paid time off, and a VRS membership.