Caregiver/Personal Care Assistant

Seeking out PCA for two Medicaid Clients to provide services in the following areas and service lines: CFC - Community First Choice.

Company: Consumer Direct Care Network Alaska
Position: In-home (residential) and In-community Direct Service Professional
Compensation:
$22.25 per hour for PCS/CFC and PCA services
Schedule: Varies

Location(s):

• Fairbanks, Alaska

Care needed for:

• Adults
• High Needs Clients

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K (non-matching)
• Short and Long-term Disability
• And more

** Benefits may vary depending on employment status

Direct Service Professionals (caregiver):

Do you want to provide care and support to people in your community? As an individual Direct Service Professional (DSP), you will be at the forefront of the company as the go-to person for our clients! In this important role, you will provide Personal Care, Respite and Chore Services to people who received assistance from State Medicaid Care, Veteran Care, or Private Pay Grants/Services within their home and community settings. You may have to lift with assistance over 75 lbs. and may have frequent standing, walking, bending, squatting, and kneeling.

You will be hired by individual clients as an employee of Consumer Direct Care Network Alaska. The client or their authorized representative will be your managing employer and work with you to develop a schedule to provide care.

If you are interested in helping Alaskans live the life they want, submit your application today to begin our interviewing process.

As a Direct Service Professional, you will assist Clients with tasks which may include, but are not limited to:

• Helping with activities of daily living, such as walking, bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, medication reminders, housekeeping, laundry, toileting, and other authorized duties as assigned
• Transporting client(s) to and from appointments (medical), errands, and select activities
• Monitor and report changes in health, behavior, and needs of client(s)
• Addressing client(s) needs with respect and attention to safety
• Submitting documentation as outlined in the CDCN agency’s policy handbook
• Communicating with administrative staff and the client’s care team in a positive and supportive manner, returning emails/phone calls within a 24-hour turnaround time frame

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Possess or ability to pass a Background Check
• Maintain a CPR and First Aid Certificate
• Ability to lift 75 lbs. or more
• Lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.
• Complete training requirements
• Demonstration to provide the ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and auto insurance (if authorized to provide transportation for a client)

See why Consumer Direct Care Network Alaska is a great place to work by watching our video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7rtYtLixsY&feature=youtu.be

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Customer Service – provides excellent support to people who use/provide services
• Employee Engagement – strive to provide an environment where employees feel valued and passionate about helping others
• Quality/Stable – established strong, well-rounded processes to ensure the safety and well-being of both our caregivers and clients
• Community Growth – To continuously serve the greater population by providing outstanding services through our caregivers and staff

The Consumer Direct Care Network and its subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity Employer and drug-free workplace.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Expected hours: 30 – 35 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Fairbanks, AK 99712 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fairbanks, AK 99712: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22