Job Description:

Job Objective: As a caregiver, follow service plan and assist individuals with life skills working toward self-reliance.

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)

Background Checks: Motor vehicle record, Auto insurance (Agency limits apply if driving client), State criminal record (For additional required background check)

Essential Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Complete three (3) one-hour professional development courses annually (does not apply to Care Provider – Family Members or Care Providers-VIP).
• 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

Base: $29.00 an hour