What are the responsibilities and job description for the In Home Caregiver position at LSS of WI & UP MI?
Do you want to make a positive change in your community? The In Home Caregiver offers support to individuals with disabilities, who are aging or have mental illness as they strive for independence. The In Home Caregiver provides individualized support, problem solving, companionship, and guidance to individuals in their homes.
This is a part time position between 10-15 hours a week.
This role is with our Community Supported Living team (CSL). Our program is designed to help clients maximize their independence and reside in their homes within the community. We offer support with chores, housekeeping, wellness, transportation, community engagement and more!
Examples of services Expected may include (These are examples, not all inclusive, and all services may not be provided by an individual employee.) :
- Independent Living Skills (e.g. daily living skills - cleaning, hygiene, community engagement)
- Medication Monitoring - Non-Prescriber (e.g. delivery medications to improve compliance, review and teach clients about the medications / potential side effects)
AGENCY REQUIREMENTS (Required of all employees) :
DIRECT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS (Required of all employees providing direct services) :
Essential Duties And Responsibilities :
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.
PERKS :
Qualifications :
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Upon offer, candidates must successfully complete the necessary background, caregiver, medical and any other checks required, according to program requirements Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE
Graduation from high school or GED equivalency is preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
LANGUAGE SKILLS
COMPUTER SKILLS / TECHNOLOGY :
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (See specific physical job requirements per service site.)
The job allows the employee to vary physical position or activity for comfort. The employee may be required to stand and / or walk for 8 hours or longer. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently (i.e. 34% to 66% of the time) required to bend / stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach above and below shoulder height, grasp / handle objects, use fine manipulation / fingering. In addition the worker is occasionally (1% to 33% of the time) required to sit, climb, push or pull up to 50 lbs, and operate foot controls. The employee may be required to lift up to 50 lbs rarely, and up to 35 lbs frequently.
The position will require the ability to access a variety of locations in the community. May be required to assist with transferring individuals who have physical limitations.
The employee must react appropriately in times of crisis that may include verbal and physical aggression from the individuals supported. Employee must also recognize and take appropriate action if signs of abuse or neglect are present. Understands and is able to evaluate the potential for medical or behavioral emergency.
The employee of this position works in individuals' homes and may be exposed to common household allergens such as dust, mildew, smoke and pets. The employee will also be exposed to outdoor weather conditions when traveling on company business.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
TRAVEL : Daily travel may be required.
LSS is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
