One-on-One Care & Activity Support Specialist

Harboroaks; Carriere (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Harboroaks is seeking a compassionate caregiver to provide one-on-one or group instruction and daily assistance to patients. The role involves basic transportation checks, data recording, meal preparation support, and collaboration with supervisors to refine training objectives.

The position emphasizes maintaining a clean therapeutic environment, documenting behaviors accurately, and promoting patient independence while ensuring safety and respectful treatment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one or group instruction/assistance to patients.
• Complete routine daily check of van (including tires, gas gauge, etc.) and report deficiencies to supervisor if driving is required.
• Accurately monitor and maintain data collection sheets and submit to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Assist with assessment of clients' strengths and needs as necessary.
• Assist with preparation of clients' meals and provide client training as needed.
• Communicate with supervisor related needs to revise, delete, or add training objectives as deemed necessary.
• Physically assist in maintaining facility in a neat and orderly manner.
• Monitor and document individual behaviors using specific and descriptive terms accurately (i.e., behavior changes, accidents, seizures, etc.).
• Encourage individuals to be independent and attend and participate in assigned activities.
• Provide realistic, positive assurance to individuals regarding benefits of treatment and participation.
• Assist in physical maintenance of a therapeutic environment by promoting an environment that encourages individuals to learn new skills and make choices through activity involvement, hands‑on instruction/guidance, etc.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Harboroaks is seeking a compassionate caregiver to provide one-on-one or group instruction and daily assistance to patients. The role involves basic transportation checks, data recording, meal preparation support, and collaboration with supervisors to refine training objectives.

The position emphasizes maintaining a clean therapeutic environment, documenting behaviors accurately, and promoting patient independence while ensuring safety and respectful treatment.