About us

BERRY FAMILY SERVICES is a small business that contracts caregivers to provide services for people with disabilities. Caregivers are considered contractors (1099) not employees. We are a Medicaid waiver program for individuals with IDD/Special Needs.

About the individual needing a caregiver

I am searching for a caregiver who is able to work with one of my clients in the Mesquite, Tx area. The caregiver must be is available to work a maximum of 20 hours a week and have a reliable form of transportation .MUST SPEAK SPANISH. The shift can be flexible based on the needs of the family but would be during Mon-Friday a few hours a day and occasional Saturday. During the summer time the family will need the Caretaker during the daytime but when school is back in session the hours will be after the individual needing care returns to the home( after school hours). The Caregiver would be caring for a disable 19 year old male in the family home. The caregiver would be providing companionship, supervision, and helping the individual with independent living skills. This individual is high functioning with a diagnoses of intellectual disability and autism. This individual has mood swings sometimes and needs someone to verbally redirect him. He can be sensitive sometimes and occasionally can be physically aggressive. Due to his behaviors the caregiver needs to be able to de-escalate him verbally. The family is looking for someone with creative ideas for community outing with the individual. The caregiver will provide services in the home and in the community.

Requirements:
- All applicant will need to pass a criminal background check and need to have the ability to work legally in this Country and provide documentation to support that.

-Must be able to communicate with the individual, family, and agency regarding updates IN SPANISH

-The job position is called “CFC PAS/HAB attendant/caregiver” . The hourly pay is $15 an hour. Potential caregiver will have to complete a “contractor” application with our agency. The application will consist of a background check. Applicant will need to pass this to provide services. Once application is completed; applicant will be considered a “contractor” and will start providing services with our agency.

-Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person