Veterans Caregiver: Empower Independence & Support

Easter Seals New Hampshire, Inc.; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recovery-friendly workplace

NH Veteran-Friendly Business

Employee benefits and programs

Job summary

Easterseals NH & VT is seeking a caregiver to follow the service plan and assist individuals with life skills toward self-reliance. The role requires reliable transportation and a willingness to work flexible hours across multiple locations.

Base pay is $25.00 per hour. The organization emphasizes a recovery-friendly workplace and veteran-friendly benefits, with opportunities for professional development and support services for staff and families.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Six (6) months experience working as a caregiver preferred.
• Able to work independently to meet the physical, emotional and intellectual needs of adults.
• Able to work flexible, varied hours in multiple locations.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Provide protective oversight for assigned individual.
• Provide assistance with personal care as needed, as well as reminders and simple assistance for activities such as eating and taking medications.
• Follow service plan designed by the supervisor, including but not limited to duties such as light housekeeping and grocery shopping.
• Encourage consumer toward self-reliance.
• Transport individuals as assigned, or as needed to follow the service plan.
• Accept responsibility for compliance with all policies, procedures and service requirements of Easterseals, including responsibility as a mandated reporter of any consumer abuse and/or neglect.
• Communicate regularly with supervisor, attending supervisory meeting as required.
• Complete three (3) one-hour professional development courses annually (does not apply to Care Provider - Family Members or Care Providers-VIP).
• Demonstrate ability to receive supervision from multiple supervisors and when appropriate to cooperate with the consumer, primary caregiver and family.
• Understand and respect the confidentiality of the consumer and family and maintain standards of professionalism at all times.
• Follow protocols and procedures for emergency situations.
• Complete necessary paperwork and documents as required.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Independent worker

Flexible hours

Driver's license

Job description

Easterseals NH & VT is seeking a caregiver to follow the service plan and assist individuals with life skills toward self-reliance. The role requires reliable transportation and a willingness to work flexible hours across multiple locations.

Base pay is $25.00 per hour. The organization emphasizes a recovery-friendly workplace and veteran-friendly benefits, with opportunities for professional development and support services for staff and families.