Veterans Directed Provider

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

Job Description

As a caregiver, follow service plan and assist individuals with life skills working toward self-reliance.

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)

Background Checks

Motor vehicle record, Auto insurance (Agency limits apply if driving client), State criminal record (For additional required background check)

Essential 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.

Base

$25.00 an hour

Your Workplace

We are proud to be a recovery-friendly workplace and a NH Veteran-Friendly Business.

Benefits and Programs

• We are proud to be a recovery-friendly workplace and a NH Veteran-Friendly Business.
• Our organization provides various benefits and programs designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families.
• Explore our offerings here.
• We are honored to be recognized as a NH Veteran-Friendly Business and a recovery-friendly workplace.

EEO Statement

EOE Ready to make a meaningful difference every day? Become part of a dynamic team dedicated to elevating all abilities, empowering lives, and fostering positive impact in the community.

About Easterseals NH & VT

Join the Easterseals NH & VT family, where your passion meets purpose.

Easterseals New Hampshire and Vermont elevates people of all abilities.

We serve the diverse needs of approximately 18,000 children, adults, seniors, families, and veterans each year.

We provide services across two states, and our programs cover areas like early intervention, autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, adult day and in-home care, behavioral health, family-centered practices for child welfare, housing, and substance use disorders.

We help people in New Hampshire and Vermont live their best lives.

Joining Easterseals NH & VT presents an opportunity to gain valuable experience, advance your career, and make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Our organization provides various benefits and programs designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families.

Explore our offerings here.

We are honored to be recognized as a NH Veteran-Friendly Business and a recovery-friendly workplace.