What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver/Direct Support Professional - Bellefonte, PA position at Abound Health?
Abound Health is proud to offer a $1,000.00 Signing Bonus* to qualified DSP candidates!
Overview
Abound Health, a provider of home and community services for adults with intellectual disabilities, is seeking a dedicated Caregiver to join our compassionate team. As a Caregiver, you will play a crucial role in providing care and support to individuals in need, promoting their well-being and independence.
Join our team at Abound Health as a Caregiver and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated.
Responsibilities:
- Building trusting relationships with clients to facilitate effective care and support
- Promote client outcomes in behavioral, social, and vocational realms
- Assist client participation in leisure/recreational activities
- Maintain a schedule of services/activities in a treatment plan and report on status of health and safety objectives
- Provide respite and companionship to offer relief to family or primary caregiver
- Complete and submit documentation and payroll data according to scheduled deadlines
- Complete initial and ongoing training and staff development activities
- Ability to achieve competency in required knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Ability to work independently in the community and/or the clients home
- Willingness to address personal care needs when necessary, based on individual client needs
- Passion and experience working with individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) is preferred
Skills:
- Strong caregiving skills with a focus on empathy and patience
- Ability to administer medications accurately
- Competence in assisting with ADLs for individuals with varying needs
Job Types Available:
- Full Time
- Part Time
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- DLife insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid orientation
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1-2 years (Preferred)
Shifts Available:
- Morning, Day, and Evening Shifts
Work Location:
- In person
Travel:
- Travel is expected from the client's home into the community
*$1000 Signing Bonus Details
- $333 paid out after working 90 days with an average of 20 hours per week
- $333 paid out after working 6 months (180 days) with an average of 20 hours per week
- $334 paid out after working 1 year (365 days) with an average of 20 hours per week
- Applicant cannot have been employed by Abound Health (or any of our newly acquired companies) in the past 18 months
- Signing bonus not applicable for Residential Services
- Employees hired as Relative as Providers (RAPs) are not eligible for the Signing Bonus
Abound Health is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $15 - $20
