Direct Service Worker

Wecaremoore; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flexible Schedules

Paid Overtime

Holiday pay

Job summary

Island Home Care, a family-run home care provider, is hiring caregivers to support clients in their own homes. No prior experience is required—we provide training and ongoing support.

You can pick from various shifts to fit your schedule, working independently in client homes to assist with daily living activities, meals, grooming, mobility, light housekeeping, and companionship.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required—we will train.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs and assist clients with mobility as needed.
• Ability to follow a plan of care and maintain safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with meals and eating as needed.
• Assist grooming, bathing and dressing.
• Assist with mobility and transfers within home.
• Perform light housekeeping and errands as required.
• Provide companionship and conversation.

Skills

Independent work

Training readiness

Mobility assistance

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Ethics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Mobile phone

Job description

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