Direct Support Professional In Hammond Indiana

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Professional development assistance

Referral program

401k (after Introductory period)

Job summary

Community Outreach Advocates Inc is looking for caregivers/homemakers to provide essential services to clients in Indiana. Responsibilities include personal cares, companionship, and household tasks. Candidates should have a reliable vehicle, a valid driver's license, and preferably 2 years of experience. The position offers flexible scheduling options and compensation ranges from $13 to $15 per hour. A supportive work environment with benefits like an employee assistance program and professional development assistance is also available.

Qualifications

• Must have reliable vehicle.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance required.
• Experience in home care and caregiving preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal cares and comfort measures.
• Perform household services and maintain a clean environment.
• Provide companionship and assist with shopping and errands.

Skills

Personal Care

Light Housecleaning

Transportation

Medication Management

Errands/Shopping

Education

Some high school

Job description

Position Summary

The caregiver/homemaker provides services to agency clients involving personal cares, transfer assist, cleaning & other housekeeping functions, errands, and companionship.

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

Qualifications

Employees will have the necessary training to perform their job.

Essential Job Functions

• A) Perform or assist clients with supportive, comfort measures
• B) Prepare meals, snacks and provide fluids
• C) Perform household services essential to remaining at home
• D) Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment.
• E) Provide companionship to clients
• F) Shop & perform quick errands
• G) To ensure that all clients are treated fairly with kindness, dignity, and respect
• H) To respect clients' personal property rights, maintaining clients' rights to privacy and confidentiality
• I) To follow established safety precautions
• J) To assure that client's homes are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable and attractive manner.

Compensation: $13.00 to $15.00 per hour

Job Types

• Full-time
• Part-time
• Contract

Benefits

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• 401k (after Introductory period)

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay Types

• Bonus pay

Experience

• Home care: 1 year (Required)
• Caregiving: 1 year (Required)
• Patient care: 1 year (Preferred)
• ADLs: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location

On the roa

Industry: Senior Care

Availability: Part-time/Full-time

Our company policy includes the measures we are actively taking to mitigate the spread of coronavirus. You are kindly requested to follow all these rules diligently, to sustain a healthy and safe workplace in this unique environment.