What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Care Worker position at Guild Care Group LLC?
We are now hiring for Full-Time Direct Support Professional positions in our Northeast Phoenix and Scottsdale group home for male and female members!
The homes are all located in one of the following (2) zip code neighborhoods:
- Phoenix 85032
- Scottsdale 85254
Current vacant positions:
- Full-Time Days (6am - 2pm) - set schedule working alternating weekends
- Full-Time Evenings (2pm - 10pm) - set schedule working alternating weekends
- Full-Time Nights (10pm - 6am) - set schedule working alternating weekends
- Double Weekends (6am - 10pm every Sat/Sun)
All our members are at minimum, a 1 to 1 with their staff. To be considered for ANY of the following positions, candidates MUST HAVE: an AZ Clean Driver’s License and be able to obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card if hired. Most positions require applicants to already have the following certificates to start, with limited entry level openings for those that do not have all of the following: First Aid, CPR, Article 9.
Benefits:- Starting pay $17.00/hr - for those that are fully certified and have valid AZ Driver's License with clean MVR for 36mo who are able to drive the Group Home minivan's.
- All non-driver's start at $16.50/hr if fully certified at time of hire until such time as the certifications are obtained..
- Bi-Monthly Pay periods, payroll advances are available after hired and working up to a portion of earned income.
- Medical/Vision/Dental - available to Full Time Employees after 2nd full month of employment
- Earned Paid Sick Time, up to 40hrs per year.
- Employee Housing - Eligible upon a passing Appraisal, company owned apartments can be rented for reduced amount, deducted from your pay bi-monthly, no down payment, no application fees, based on availability.
- Referral bonus program - $350, first $50 after the referred employee works 2 shifts, the remaining $300 paid out in $100 installments following every 30 days they remain employed, for following 3 months.
- Schedules - We do not offer any Mon-Fri only schedules. Schedules are published using SLING, which is an App employees download on their phones. Allows for easy viewing of schedules, and to pick up extra shifts.
Required Qualifications for a Direct Support Professional:
- Must be able to pass a level 1 fingerprint clearance background check.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
- Driving is required for most group home positions.
- Previous experience within the group home setting, day program, or with those individuals that have developmental disabilities is required.
- To be considered fully certified requires; Article 9, Prevention and Support, First Aid/CPR and Neglect and Abuse Certifications.
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities, autism or other special needs
- Depending on the client and job site, you may be assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Administer medications according to prescribed instructions
- Ensure a clean and safe environment for those in our care
- Promote and respect the rights of those residing in the group home
- Assist with meal preparation, and feeding if necessary
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned by their supervisor.
Direct Support Professional, DDD, I/DD, Caregiver, DCW, DSP
Salary : $17 - $17