Life Skills Educator - Texas Hill Country School

BrightSpring Health Services; Seguin (TX); On-site; USD 22,041 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

New Hire Orientation

CPR/First Aid training

Safety training

Job summary

BrightSpring Health Services in Seguin, Maxwell, and San Marcos seeks Life Skills Educators to support students in a Texas Hill Country School residential program. You will provide personal care, help with daily living activities, meals, and daily routines within a home-like setting.

The role includes flexible shifts (7:00am-3:00pm, 1:00pm-9:00pm, 9:00pm-7:00am) and requires 18+ years, reliable transportation, CPR/First Aid, and CPI or You’re Safe I’m Safe training. Paid training is offered.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to communicate both verbal and written.
• Capable of working responsibly with confidential information.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Ability to work in a home-like setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide various personal caregiving services in accordance with an established plan of direct care.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
• Prepare meals and special diets.
• Perform general housekeeping activities.
• Provide transportation assistance to and from activities.
• Provide compassionate companionship to patients.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Confidential information handling

Independent work

Home-like setting adaptability

18+ years old

Job description

Life Skills Educator - Texas Hill Country School

Job Locations: US-TX-SAN MARCOS | US-TX-MAXWELL | US-TX-SEGUIN

Overview

Are you driven to serve and help others in your community? Caregivers and Direct Support Professionals (DSP) are the heart of our company with their compassion, dependability, and care. We are now hiring for Caregivers to provide personal care for individuals in our senior community, those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and others in need of assistance. Our Caregivers are the STARS of our organization who provide caregiving to the people we support. This may be in a group home, home-like setting. If you want to make an impact by helping people live their best life, read more below and apply today!

Responsibilities

• Provide various personal caregiving services in accordance with an established plan of direct care. Provide for the personal needs and comfort of people in their own homes.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
• Prepare meals and special diets.
• Perform general housekeeping activities.
• Provide transportation assistance to and from activities.
• Provide compassionate companionship to patients.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to communicate both verbal and written.
• Capable of working responsibly with confidential information.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Ability to work in a home-like setting.

Additional Job Information

Texas Hill Country School

5309 Texas Lone Star Trail

Maxwell, Tx 78656

Minimum Requirements

• At least 21 years old per licensing requirement.
• Acceptable background check.
• Valid driver license.
• Paid Training - no experience required.
• New Hire Orientation.
• CPR/1st Aid training.
• You’re Safe I'm Safe and/or CPI training.
• Schedule - must be flexible.
• 7:00am-3:00pm
• 1:00pm-9:00pm
• 9:00pm-7:00am
• *Willing to discuss other shift times*

Our residential school is located on 43 acres outside the city of San Marcos, Texas. The homes and academic classrooms are centrally located to one another to allow for continuity of services between academics and residential living. In addition, day services are available for students who need a specialized educational setting but wish to live at home with their families. Texas Hill Country School is licensed as a residential treatment center by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and our academic program is approved by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as a non-public school.

Our Texas Hill Country School specializes in working with students who have been unsuccessful in other educational settings. This program accepts children and adolescents, ages 6-22, with acquired brain injuries, developmental disabilities including autism spectrum disorder, and a host of other neurological and psychological problems.

Salary Range

USD $16.00 - $19.00 / Hour