$1,250 Hiring Bonus
Are you passionate about helping people with disabilities live their best lives? Join our team of caring and compassionate employees who are truly making a difference in our community! We offer paid training including, specialized certifications, weekend and graveyard shift differentials, a great benefit package including paid holidays, generous PTO, and more.

• $1250 Hiring Bonus!
• Night and Weekend Shift Differentials'
• You will be paid to attend Training - no prior experience required.

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General Description Of Duties :

• Assists adults with special needs with personal care tasks including oral care, attending to toileting needs, repositioning, bathing, skincare, and eating.
• Responsible for completing household duties such as meal preparation, cleaning, and laundry.
• After specialized training, assists adults with special needs in adhering to health care regimens including medication management and therapy plans.
• Ensures completion of all required daily and shift documentation.
• Assists in developing and implementing plans and directives for individuals.
• Plans, implements, accompanies, and transports adults with special needs to activities in the community, including vacations, and works towards community acceptance and integration.
• Directly communicates with consumers.
• Encourages client independence in all aspects of home life and community activities, including household duties, entertainment, walks, etc.

Education and Training :

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required.
• Proficiency in English Language reading, writing, and verbal communication skills necessary.
• Ability to give and receive instructions in written and verbal forms.
• Capacity to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, supervisors, and co-workers.
• Must be able to handle behavior problems and individuals with medical issues.
• Ability to maintain a friendly, courteous image for the Agency to the public, customers, and officials.
• Experience with adults with mental, physical, or developmental disabilities preferred.
• Required to complete specific certifications from the training department and maintain them throughout employment.

Other Requirements :Must have reliable transportation, valid NM driver's license, insurable driving record and proof of current liability insurance.Must be able to pass a background check, & pre-employment drug screen. Must be able to lift 50 lbs as well as support 70-100 lbs. occasionally.Adelante is a drug free workplace. Adelante is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Job Types: Full-Time, Part-Time
Shifts Available: Weekday M-F 2:30pm - 10:00pm, Graveyard Weekday M-Th 10:00pm - 8:00am, Swing Sat-Sun 9:00pm - 9:00am
Pay: Starting at $16.00 per hour, plus differential pay for swing ( $1.00) and graveyard ( 0.50) shifts.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)