Residential Part-Time IDD Care - Hickory

InReach; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teladoc Health

Partnership Discounts

Extensive Training

Free meals

Job summary

InReach in Hickory, NC is seeking friendly and caring individuals for part-time IDD care. The role focuses on supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, ensuring quality care and assistance.

Responsibilities include teaching meal planning, assisting with personal care, and documenting activities. Applicants need a high school diploma and prior experience with the I/DD population is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal skills required.
• Willingness to help others is essential.
• At least 6 months of experience with I/DD population needed.

Responsibilities

• Teach meal planning and cooking.
• Assist with household cleaning and personal care.
• Provide community recreational activities.
• Document activities accurately.
• Help residents develop healthy social habits.
• Dispense medication and monitor dosages.

Skills

Verbal skills

Helping others

Experience with I/DD population

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Residential Part-Time IDD Care

Who Are We:

InReach provides a wide variety of supports and services across the lifespan for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families. We focus on each individual's unique needs and deliver the highest quality services possible by ensuring that each individual receives the right support, at the right time and frequency by a caring qualified staff member in the most independent setting appropriate.

What we need:

Friendly and caring individuals who work with adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) living in a residential home setting in Hickory, NC.

What You’ll Do:

• Teach and assist with meal planning and cooking.
• Instruct and assist with household cleaning, personal care & hygiene.
• Provide community recreational activities when available.
• Provide and participate in in-home leisure activities.
• Documentation of activities.
• Help residents develop healthy social habits.
• Dispense medication and monitor dosages.
• Must be willing to drive a full-size passenger van.

Qualifications:

• Strong verbal skills
• Willingness to help others
• At least 6 months of previous experience (paid or volunteer) working with the I/DD population or experience relevant to the role; must be verifiable.
• A valid Driver's license
• A High School Diploma

Job Type: Part-time

Hours: 25 hours per week (4 weekdays and 1 weekend day)

Rate: $15.00 per hour

Schedule: Flexible scheduling between 10am and 3pm Monday–Friday, with one required Saturday or Sunday shift.

Location: Hickory, NC 28601

Benefits:

• Teladoc Health
• Partnership Discounts with Local Businesses.
• Extensive Training Program including on-the-job training.
• Free meals while on duty.

All InReach applicants are required to have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and successfully pass a drug screen and background check.