What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Care Staff position at Eternal Haven LLC?
Job Summary
We are seeking a compassionate Direct Support Professional to provide care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities. The ideal candidate will assist clients in daily activities, promote independence, and ensure their well-being in a group home setting.
Duties
- Provide direct care services to clients in a residential setting. These services are in the form of training and assisting with health care needs to whatever degree is necessary. Training covers a broad area and includes such entities as activities of daily living, vocational opportunities, leisure activities, behavior management and assisting with outings.
- The ideal candidate must be attentive to carrying out programs accurately and appropriately, capable of interviewing with clients who are agitated or out of control and capable of monitoring the environment for safety concerns.
- Maintaining written records related to the behavior of the client under his/her supervision, assess the progress of the client in their assigned programs and communicate information to co-workers in other shifts.
Experience
- Experience working in long-term care facilities, group homes, or similar settings is preferred
- Knowledge of developmental disabilities and experience working with individuals with diverse needs
- Familiarity with behavior management techniques and strategies
- Background in social work, home care, personal care homes, or retirement homes is a plus
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Choose your own hours
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- On call
- Overnight shift
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Concord, NC 28027 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Concord, NC 28027: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12 - $14