Direct Care Professional - Companion

Are you a motivated self-starter? Do you seek to land a role where you are helping others? Perhaps Excel Beyond Reach Group Homes is right for you!

We are currently seeking individuals to join us in our effort to help our residents, with intellectual disabilities, learn independence.

The ideal candidate is dependable, ready for a new or additional work opportunity, he/she/they have a can-do attitude, and ready to assist in providing self-help skills training and therapeutic treatments to residents with intellectual and/or physical disability. All shifts available in 24 hour facility!

• Must be capable of teaching life skills.
• Must be patient and caring.
• Drive their own vehicle
• Converse with residents to reinforce positive behaviors and to promote social interaction
• Accompany residents on shopping trips and outings in the community.
• Observe and document residents’ behavior, such as daily activities, behaviors, likes and dislikes.
• Document, report, and review residents’ daily progress, needs, medical issues, and behaviors Transport or assist in transporting residents to and from medical appointments, activities, school
• Works as a liaison between the home and our residents and law enforcement, social services, client families and other organizations in the community.

Requirements:

· Must be 18 years old.

· Prior to beginning employment, direct service providers must have at least one year of experience in a medical, psychiatric, nursing or childcare setting, working with persons with a developmental disability or possess a CNA degree.

·Must be flexible with work hours. May work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

·Must be Medication Administration Certified and Validated, or willing to do so within the first 30 days of employment.

·Must have reliable transportation.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Referral program

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $16