PRN Direct Support Counselor | Empower Lives

Provident Healthcare Consulting; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Vacation plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Provident Healthcare Consulting seeks a compassionate PRN caregiver for the ELEVATE program in Newton, IA. The role focuses on dignity, safety, and daily living support within clients' homes and community settings.

Responsibilities include documentation, incident reporting, goal support, and transportation assistance while upholding confidentiality and professional standards. Training in CPI/Mandt and medication management is required or pursued as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• At least 1 year experience working with individuals with a mental illness or multi-occurring conditions.
• Medication manager or certified medication aide preferred / training to be completed.

Responsibilities

• Treat all clients with dignity, respect, and value.
• Ensure health, safety, protective supervision, and wellbeing of clients on your shift.
• Report immediate allegations of client abuse to the Program Manager.
• Complete required trainings and orientations within the period specified by the Program Manager.
• Complete all required documentation on your shift before going home (service docs, data sheets, incident reports, MAR).
• Provide support to clients with implementation of their personal goals and objectives.
• Assist with activities of daily living and personal hygiene.
• If certified, administer medications timely and document in MAR.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information.
• Implement client behavior intervention plans when warranted.
• Report unsafe home conditions to the Program Manager.
• Report changes in client condition or family situation to the Program Manager.
• Accompany clients to appointments and run errands as needed.
• Other duties as requested by the Program Manager.

Skills

Dignity & respect

Client wellbeing

Documentation

Communication

Safety supervision

Daily living support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Provident Healthcare Consulting seeks a compassionate PRN caregiver for the ELEVATE program in Newton, IA. The role focuses on dignity, safety, and daily living support within clients' homes and community settings.

Responsibilities include documentation, incident reporting, goal support, and transportation assistance while upholding confidentiality and professional standards. Training in CPI/Mandt and medication management is required or pursued as needed.