If you've been looking to change your career path or want to get involved in health care. This is the job for you!!! Most employers don't encourage fun, but at The Access Program we do. We want to see our clients enjoy themselves and you can make that happen. See below for a brief description of the job:

We are looking for five employees that want to work between 13-29 hours per week. Some of our clients are high functioning and others require more personal care but they all love going out into the community. Give us a call or submit your resume' and we will call you if this sounds interesting or you just need a change of pace. This job may not seem like a job at all after you start working. We have three positions open with the hours ranging from 7a-7p and two positions open with the hours ranging from 7p-7a.

Our Direct Support Staff works with individuals/clients that are Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled, as well as physical disabilities. You would encourage the clients to become as independent as possible by choosing activities of interest that includes integrating them into the community, from scenic drives to visit parks, or friends and even vacationing with them.

You will complete all duties related to the Individual Service Plan by assisting with activities of daily living such as personal hygiene, promoting healthy eating, accompanying to doctor appointments, assisting with medication administration, upon certification, assisting with household chores, shopping and completing and maintaining all paperwork in a timely manner along with reporting any issues to management all while maintaining a professional attitude and appearance.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 13 – 29 per week

Benefits:

• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid training
• Safety equipment provided

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• On call
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you have auto insurance or are you covered as a driver on an insurance policy?

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Cookeville, TN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person