Direct Support Professional

Community Outreach Advocates Inc; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 17,908 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Professional development assistance

401k after Introductory period

Referral program

Job summary

A local caregiving organization in Evansville is seeking caregivers to assist clients with daily activities. This position offers flexible schedules and the chance to make a significant impact on clients' lives. Ideal candidates will have a reliable vehicle, a valid driver's license, and at least one year of caregiving experience. Compensation ranges from $13.00 to $15.00 per hour, with both full-time and part-time options available.

Qualifications

• Must have reliable vehicle.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance required.
• Must be able to pass drug screen and background check.
• At least 2 years of caregiving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and companionship to clients.
• Assist clients with daily living activities.
• Prepare meals and perform household services.

Skills

Personal Care

Light Housecleaning

Transportation

Errands/Shopping

Medication Management

Education

Some high school

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

Overview

We are seeking to fill a variety of caregiver positions. Days, Evenings, Weekends, and Overnights. In addition to our immediate openings, we are continuously expanding our teams and client bases. We need a candidate to help with expansion of new clients that have arisen throughout different areas in Indiana. Right now, we have clients that are in immediate need of someone who can come and assist them with day-to-day.

This is not just a job but the opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life. We offer flexible schedules throughout Indiana.

Responsibilities

• The caregiver/homemaker provides services to agency clients involving personal cares, transfer assist, cleaning & other housekeeping functions, errands, and companionship.
• To know and follow the clients' service plans which may include but is not limited to:
• Perform or assist clients with supportive, comfort measures
• Prepare meals, snacks and provide fluids
• Perform household services essential to remaining at home
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment
• Provide companionship to clients
• Shop & perform quick errands
• To ensure that all clients are treated fairly with kindness, dignity, and respect
• To respect clients' personal property rights, maintaining clients' rights to privacy and confidentiality
• To follow established safety precautions
• To assure that client's homes are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable and attractive manner

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications:
• Must have reliable vehicle
• Valid driver s license
• Valid auto insurance
• Must be able to pass drug screen and background check
• Desired Qualifications:
• At least 2 years experience
• Some high school
• Personal Care, Light Housecleaning, Transportation, Errands/Shopping, Medical Transportation, Bathing/Dressing, Medication Management
• License/Certification:
• Driver's License (Required)
• Experience:
• Home care: 1 year (Required)
• Caregiving: 1 year (Required)
• Patient care: 1 year (Preferred)
• ADLs: 1 year (Preferred)

Benefits & Compensation

• Compensation: $13.00 to $15.00 per hour
• Salary: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour
• Benefits: Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• 401k after Introductory period
• Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
• Schedule: 8 hour shift, Day shift, Monday to Friday, On call, Weekend availability
• Experience: COVID-19 considerations: Policies to mitigate spread of coronavirus

Location

Work Location: Evansville