What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Needs Caregiver position at Chanan Foundation Inc.?
The Chanan Foundation is a non-profit care provider for adults with Special Needs located in Douglas and Paulding Counties. We strongly believe that every individual deserves the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential. We are currently looking for experienced DSPs and CNAs to fill roles in the Residential department of our organization. The right candidates will be responsible for providing compassionate care and assistance to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. If you have prior experience and compassion for working with the Special Needs population in a direct care role, we encourage you to apply for this position. *Must be able to successfully pass a drug test on site*
Position Details:
- 1:1 caregiver to client ratio (male client)
- Full-Time hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm
- Work location: Douglas County
Duties:
- Provide supervision and guidance
- Assist with daily living activities, including preparing meals and assisting with personal hygiene
- Develop a rapport with residents and cultivate a safe and supportive relationship
- Update individual case notes on a daily basis
- Engage individual with the community
- Transport individual to appointments
Qualifications/Skills:
- High school or college diploma required
- Valid Georgia Driver's License
- Must be at least 21 years of age with a clean driving record
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check
- MUST be able to successfully pass a drug test at time of interview
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
- 2 years’ experience providing direct care to patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Must have current First Aid and Basic Life Support certification or willing to obtain
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Compassionate about the care and well-being of others
Benefits Include:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Employer-paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- 401k & 401k Matching
- Referral Program
- Discounted gym membership
Salary: $14.00/hr with a raise given at 6 months and at 1 year of employment.
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- When will you be available to start this position?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Special Needs: 1 year (Required)
- Caregiving: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Georgia Driver's License (Required)
- CNA license (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14