Special Needs Caregiver

BAYADA Home Health Care; Tennessee; On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible scheduling

Short commute

Positive work environment

Scholarship programs

Paid time off

On-call clinical manager support

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care is hiring Direct Support Professionals to assist clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their own homes. You will provide personal care, accompany clients to activities, help with meals, and support community integration in a flexible, friendly environment.

Applicants should have at least one year of verifiable disability-care experience and be capable of working independently in home settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of verifiable work experience with individuals who have intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Ability to work independently in a client’s home/community.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care assistance (dressing, grooming, etc.).
• Accompany clients on errands and appointments.
• Assist with everyday tasks, such as meal preparation.
• Participate in community integration activities.

Skills

Compassionate care

Independent work

Communication skills

Job description

Make a Difference Every Day. Build a Career That Matters.

Would you like to give compassionate care to clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the comfort of their own homes? To qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of verifiable work experience with individuals who have intellectual/developmental disabilities.

We have current Habilitation Technician / Direct Support Professional openings in the following locations:

• Shelby, Cherryville, and the surrounding area.

BAYADA offers Direct Support Professionals:

• Weekly pay
• Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle
• Short commute times - we try to match you to opportunities near your home
• Positive work environment and the tools you need to do your job
• Scholarship programs
• A stable working environment - we invest in our care team
• Paid time off
• 24 / 7 on call clinical manager support

Job Responsibilities of a Home Care Direct Support Professional:

• Provide personal care assistance (dressing, grooming, etc.)
• Accompany clients on errands and appointments.
• Assist with everyday tasks, such as meal preparation.
• Participate in community integration activities.
• Ability to work independently in a client's home/community

BAYADA recognizes and rewards our Direct Support Professionals who set and maintain the highest standards of excellence. Join our caring team today!

As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

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