Part Time Direct Care Aide - Southwest Community Services

State-of-Missour; Nevada (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Southwest Community Services is seeking a Part-Time Direct Care Aide located in Nevada, MO to assist adults with developmental disabilities at home and in the community. You will help with daily living skills, hygiene, and participate in community activities.

Highlights include transporting clients, administering medications, taking vitals, and monitoring wellbeing. This role requires up to 20 hours per week and a valid driver’s license; training is provided.

Qualifications

• No experience required; training provided.
• Must be 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Pass a background screening.

Responsibilities

• Transport individuals to appointments and activities in state vehicles.
• Administer medications and take vitals.
• Assist with daily living and hygiene tasks (feeding, bathing, dressing, etc.).
• Observe, report and record changes in physical condition, behavior, and emotional status.
• Participate in activities with individuals (swimming, shopping, games, outings).
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Note: heavy lifting and standing may be required; up to 20 hours per week.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Valid driver's license

Background screening readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Age 18 or older

Tools

None

Job description

Part Time Direct Care Aide

Job Location:

This position will be located at 2041 E. Hunter Street, Nevada, MO 64772

Why you’ll love this position:

This is a rewarding career assisting adults with developmental disabilities in their homes with their daily living skills and participation in community activities. By joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a developmental disability so they have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities.

What you’ll do:

• Transporting individuals to appointments and activities in state vehicles.
• Administering medications and taking vitals.
• Assisting individuals with daily living and hygiene tasks such as feeding, bathing, shaving, dressing and other related tasks.
• Observing, reporting and recording changes in the physical condition, behavior response and emotional status of individuals.
• Participating in activities with the individuals such as swimming, shopping, ball games, picnics, going to the movies and other activities.
• Reporting to work on time and as scheduled.
• Requires heavy lifting and the ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Maximum of 20 hours per week. Not to exceed 999 hours a year.
• Other duties as assigned.

All you’ll need for success:

Minimum Qualifications:

• No experience necessary and training is provided.
• Must be 18 years old.
• Possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Pass a background screening.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work with individuals with physical or mental illness, intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities and/or the geriatric populations.
• Ability to learn first aid, emergency treatments and behavioral interventions and techniques, as trained.
• Ability to successfully pass Level One Medication Aide certification.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records, charts and reports.
• Must be 18 years old.
• Possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Pass a background screening.

More reasons to love this position:

Southwest Community Services is a community of caring, skilled people, partnering with individuals challenged by developmental disabilities. YOU will contribute to individuals’ daily lives and positively impact those you serve through respect, encouragement, compassion, opportunity, value, excellence and responsiveness.

If you have questions about this position please contact:

Contact the Office of Human Resources at [phone] or at [e-mail]

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees