What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregivers | Monday - Friday Mornings or Afternoons position at OPTIONS, Inc.?
Work Monday–Friday with flexible hours. Your weekends are always off.
If you're ready to bring your compassion, kindness, and positive energy to our team, we'd love to hear from you! Join OPTIONS as a dedicated Caregiver and help us make a meaningful difference, one smile at a time. We offer a consistent schedule, allowing you to make a lasting impact while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Job Type: Full-time & Part-time
Pay: $10.50 per hour
Hammond, LA
What You'll Do:
- Provide personalized companion care: Assist individuals with daily tasks like meal prep, light housekeeping, personal care, and transportation.
- Support social engagement: Facilitate activities and outings that promote connection, socialization, and community integration.
- Celebrate individuality: Encourage personal growth, respect individual preferences, and foster a sense of belonging.
- Collaborate with a supportive team: Work closely with other Direct Service Workers, supervisors, and families to ensure the best possible care.
Why Join OPTIONS:
- Meaningful work that makes a difference: Witness the positive impact you have on individuals' lives and contribute to a more inclusive community.
- Supportive and collaborative environment: Be part of a team that values your contributions and provides ongoing training and mentorship.
- Competitive pay and benefits: Enjoy a full-time or part-time schedule working mornings with $10.50 per hour, additional pay on weekends, paid training, health insurance, and paid time off.
Ready to make a real difference?
Apply today! We are eager to meet passionate individuals who want to join our mission and help empower people with disabilities.
Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years old,
- Must have a clear driving record,
- Must be a licensed driver (Required),
- Must have transportation to and for work (Required),
- Must have a clear criminal background,
- Must pass a drug screen.
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Apply today and join OPTIONS! Together, let's build a brighter future for individuals with developmental disabilities.
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Check out the fantastic perks that OPTIONS team members enjoy:
- Paid holidays to celebrate and relax with your loved ones
- Paid training to enhance your skills and knowledge
- Additional pay on weekends to reward your hard work and dedication
- Overtime opportunities to earn extra income and boost your savings
- Mileage reimbursement to cover your travel expenses
- Paid time off for full-time staff to balance your work and personal life
- Health/Dental/Vision for eligible staff to take care of your health and wellness
- 403b retirement and match to secure your future and retirement goals
- Supplemental plans - life insurance, critical illness, accident, short-term disability, to protect you and your family from unforeseen events
- 24/7 access to supportive management
- Referral program to reward you for spreading the word to others about joining the OPTIONS team
- A Rewarding Career Helping People with Developmental Disabilities Live and Work in the Community!
If you are interested in joining our team, please apply today!
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To learn more about OPTIONS, visit our website at https://options4u.org/join-our-team
Located in Hammond, LA, OPTIONS is a non-profit agency that helps people with disabilities live and work in the community. We're actively seeking dedicated individuals to join our team. While experience in caregiving, home health, direct support, healthcare, group homes, and personal care is valuable, we're open to candidates with diverse backgrounds.
Your experience in various fields such as nursing homes, retail, warehouse, hospitality, teaching, and human services is considered an asset. Whether you've worked as a cashier, intern, barista, store clerk, delivery driver, lifeguard, babysitter, team member, or in-home caregiver, your skills in support, quick service, fast food, and customer service are valuable to us. We also welcome veterans, retirees, substitutes, advocates, and individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives, we encourage you to apply to join our team.
OPTIONS provides equal opportunity to all persons. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
OPTIONS Mission
OPTIONS helps people with disabilities live and work in the community.
OPTIONS Vision
OPTIONS will continue as the premier provider of opportunities that enables people with disabilities to be valued, respected, and integral members of the community.
OPTIONS Core Values
Respect - Communication - Team Work - Dependability
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