What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver - NO NIGHTS OR WEEKENDS position at VPI, Inc.?
Apply Online: https://vpiwi.org/careers/
JOB SUMMARY:
Why apply??? No nights! No weekends! Above all else…the opportunity to make an impact in your community. Everyone deserves the right to live optimally, and YOU are going to be the reason they do.
As a Direct Service Professional, you will help individuals with different abilities gain new skills. You will get paid to attend outings (Pizza Ranch, Badger Sports Park, Museums, Coffee Shops, etc.) and enjoy fun activities within the center (Cooking, Art, Puzzles, Board Games, Basketball, etc.).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Provides active and direct supervision to program participants
2. Assists individuals with reaching their goals
3. Maintains accurate documentation
4. Be creative and work with your team to plan fun activities and outings
5. Performs other duties, such as but not limited to, bus duty, program coverage and leading activities, assisting with program participants’ personal care needs and special projects as assigned.
6. Lift and transfer clients when appropriate, and as needed.
7. Develop relationships with some awesome individuals, their families, amazing co-workers, other service providers, and the Fox Cities community
8. Responsible for the dispensing of prescribed medications to members during program hours
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work performed includes sitting, standing, walking, crouching, kneeling, stooping, lifting/carrying (up to 50 pounds without assistance), pushing/pulling, reaching at/below shoulder level, and reaching overhead. Functions are considered light to moderate according to the US Bureau of Labor.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. First aid and CPR certified, preferred, but will provide
3. Related experience, preferred, but willing to train
4. Willing to learn computer skills
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- working with disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $17
