Group Home Caregiver

Overview
Join our compassionate team as a supported Group Home Caregiver and make a meaningful difference in the lives of adults, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. This vital role involves providing personalized, respectful, and attentive care within clients' homes, fostering independence and enhancing quality of life. We are dedicated to supporting our caregivers with training, ongoing development, and a positive work environment. If you are reliable, caring, hardworking, and have integrity to help others thrive, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow your career in home and community care.

Duties

• Oversee personal care, including assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility support
• Providing self-administration of medications safely following prescribed instructions and maintaining accurate medication records
• Monitor vital signs like blood pressure, pulse, and temperature to ensure client health and safety
• Assist with meal preparation and hydration to promote proper nutrition
• Support clients with mobility aids such as walkers or wheelchairs to prevent falls and injuries, if you are at that location
• Engage clients in social activities and companionship to promote mental well-being
• Maintain a clean and safe environment by encouraging and performing housekeeping tasks, including cleaning personal spaces and common areas
• Document care activities accurately using paper logs
• Communicate effectively with family members, healthcare professionals, and support teams to coordinate care plans
• Provide care, employing behavior management techniques tailored to individual needs
• Support residents in living in supported group home settings with their daily routines
• Drive clients to appointments or errands when required, ensuring safe transportation

Requirements

• Prior experience in home care, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or group homes is highly desirable
• Knowledge of ADLs assistance techniques and encouragement
• Certification in first aid and CPR is preferred but not mandatory; willingness to obtain certification before the first day is expected.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or memory impairments such as dementia, or mental disabilities
• Ability to perform vital signs monitoring accurately and responsibly, provide self-administration of medications following prescribed protocols and plan of care
• Strong communication skills for effective interaction with clients, families, and healthcare teams
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for client outings or appointments
• Ability to assist clients with transferring safely when necessary
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends, or overnight shifts as needed
• Compassionate attitude combined with patience, adaptability, and a proactive approach to caregiving

Join us in providing exceptional home care that empowers individuals to live comfortably and independently. We value dedicated caregivers who bring empathy and professionalism into every interaction. Together, we can create a nurturing environment where clients feel supported every step of the way.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 18 – 39 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid training

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Lebanon, TN 37087 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $17