Direct Care Specialist - Flexible Schedule

Evergreen Life Services; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company parties

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Evergreen Life Services in Texas is seeking a dedicated caregiver to maintain a healthy, safe, and therapeutic environment for individuals served, and to follow through on their plans of care. You will assist with daily living activities, medication support, budgeting, and community transportation, while reporting needs and maintaining documentation in line with state regulations.

Join a team that believes every employee matters and offers training, opportunities for advancement, and a chance to

Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age due to auto liability coverage.
• Must read, write and communicate in English.
• Meet state agency requirements including good standing with state abuse and neglect registry.
• Ability to learn basic computer skills (i.e. turn on/off, log in/out, input data, approve timesheet).
• Prior experience as a direct support worker preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the health and welfare of the individuals served.
• Assist individuals served with medication and treatment plans as needed.
• Assist individuals served in the care and cleaning of their home, including reporting of maintenance needs.
• Assist individuals served with money management including budgeting, banking, and shopping.
• Assist individuals served with daily life activities such as meals, reading, use of telephone, transportation, housekeeping, clothing care, self-care, and personal hygiene.
• Make food and non-food purchases for the home when requested.
• Prepare meals.
• Ensure the maintenance of the home and grounds are done as requested.
• Complete all required documentation per state agencies and Evergreen policies.
• Implement behavioral and other programs as trained and requested.
• Assist individuals served with their goals as outlined in their plan of care document(s).
• Identify potential behavior triggers and defuse or redirect as needed to ensure safety and well-being of all involved.
• Provide individuals served transportation in company or personal vehicle as requested.

Skills

21+ age

English proficiency

Direct support experience

Basic computer skills

Job description

Evergreen Life Services in Texas is seeking a dedicated caregiver to maintain a healthy, safe, and therapeutic environment for individuals served, and to follow through on their plans of care. You will assist with daily living activities, medication support, budgeting, and community transportation, while reporting needs and maintaining documentation in line with state regulations.

Join a team that believes every employee matters and offers training, opportunities for advancement, and a chance to