Care Provider- Per Diem

Job Description:

Essential responsibilities include:

• 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.
• 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.

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)