Direct Service Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedules

Paid overtime

Holiday pay

PTO incentives

Job summary

Island Home Care is a family-run home care provider delivering compassionate in-home services in the community. We offer flexible shifts and locations to fit your schedule and train new caregivers with no prior experience required.

Caregivers assist clients with meals, personal care, mobility, light housekeeping, companionship, and medication reminders, while upholding health and safety standards in a home setting. Training is provided, and you can choose shifts that suit your life.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be able to pass state-required training.
• Ability to lift 10 lbs and climb stairs.
• Reliable transportation and use of mobile device may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home care including meal preparation, grooming, hygiene and mobility support.
• Assist with light housekeeping and errands for clients in their homes.
• Offer companionship and monitor clients' well-being and safety.
• Manage medication reminders and accompany clients to appointments as needed.

Skills

Independent worker

State-required training

Climb stairs

Time management

Communication

Decision making

Health & safety

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