Direct Service Worker

MOORE Care; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedules

Paid overtime

Holidays paid at 1.5x

Monthly incentive program for PTO

Job summary

Island Home Care, a family-run home care business, seeks caregivers to support clients in maintaining independence at home. We offer training and flexible shifts across multiple locations to fit your schedule.

Pay ranges from $9.00 to $11.00 per hour, with benefits such as overtime pay and holiday pay. No prior experience required—we will train.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to follow a plan of care and prioritize tasks.
• Willingness to be trained for state requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills and compassion.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meals, grooming, hygiene and mobility.
• Assist with light housekeeping and errands.
• Provide medication reminders and companionship.
• Follow safety and health standards.

Skills

Independent work

Stair access

Time management

Communication

Judgment & problem solving

Ethics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Light housekeeping

Island Home Care is a family run business that is owned and operated by husband and wife duo Chris and Brandi Rinaudo. Both Chris and Brandi have years of experience with medicine. Chris served in the US Navy where he gained much knowledge and exposure to the field and Brandi has been an RN for over 20 years. At Island Home Care, we aim to help others live their best life and we take pride in our ability to provide care and compassion to our clients. We do our best to offer employee benefits that enhance the well being of our team members and strive to add new benefits each year.

Do you enjoy working alone in a home environment? No prior experience is required-we will train.

Pick Your Shift!

As one of the largest privately-owned and locally-run home care businesses in our area, we are able to offer many different shifts and locations to choose from. We want you to have a job that fits your personal schedule!

Our Caregivers work in the homes of clients who may need help to maintain their independence with:

• Meal preparation and/or eating
• Grooming, bathing, and/or dressing
• Hygiene
• Mobility
• Light housekeeping
• Medication reminders
• Companionship and conversation
• Appointments and errands

Are you...

Friendly and Loving?
Compassionate?
Respectful?
Patient?
Professional?

Skills

• Ability to work independently without the need for constant supervision
• Ability to pass state-required training requirements* Ability to climb one flight of stairs and enter various homes that may or may not be handicap accessible* Commitment to adhere to health and safety standards
• Ability to follow a plan of care unique to each client* Time management* Outstanding communication and interpersonal know-how
• Demonstrate good judgment, problem solving, and decision-making* Strong ethics

Requirements

* High school diploma or GED equivalent

• Mobile cellular device* Some clients require physical mobility assistance up to 50 lbs.* Able to lift 10lbs.
• Reliable transportation

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Schedules
• Paid Overtime
• 10 Holidays paid at 1.5x regular rate
• Monthly Incentive Programs to win PAID TIME OFF!

Alternate terms: Direct Service Worker, CNA, aide, care, giver, health, assisted, living, senior, home, nursing, community, personal care aide, companion, personal assistant, PCA, personal care assistant

Salary: $9.00 - $11.00 per hour