Direct Support Caregiver

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• Are you a caregiver?Interested in working**full time, at**just 3
  
  

days/week**, getting 16 days off per month, and receiving premium pay at

time and half for working one weekend day (or night)? Independence

Association is now offering full time benefits to those who work three,

12 hour shifts in a row. Currently, we are in highest need of staff for

Thursday, Friday and Saturdays, either DAY - 6a - 6p OR Nights 6p - 6a.

(some Monday - Friday shifts available)

As a Direct Support Caregiver, you will be making a meaningful

difference in the lives of residents with intellectual disabilities &/or

autism, as you support them to be their most independent self in the

home, on the job, and in their community.

You will assist persons in increasing their independence by teaching

daily living skills, maintaining health and hygiene, and supporting

positive behaviors. You will build lasting relationships through

community outings, functional activities, and daily companionship!

Some Duties

• Providing companionship, conversation, and engagement in activities,
  
  

both in the home and in the community

• Assisting with care needs (bathing, dressing, grooming, cooking,
  
  

cleaning, eating)

• Transportation to appointments and activities
• Administering medications (once CRMA cert obtained)
• Observing, documenting, and reporting data on daily activities
  
  

Some Benefits Include

• Weekly pay
• Premium pay on the weekend
• Three-day and Four-day workweeks (lots of work/life balance)
• Paid time off
• Health reimbursement, vision, dental, and life insurance options
• 401k
• Career advancement opportunities (we like to promote from within!
• Paid Trainings for DSP certificate, CPR/First Aid, Safety Care and
  
  

CRMA

• \$500 stipend awarded to all first time Direct Support Professionals
  
  

who receive their certificate within 3 months