We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Life Guide 1 (Caregiver). In this position, you will play a vital and positive role in helping the people we serve (Consumers with developmental disabilities) to accomplish their personal goals and achieve their fullest potential.
DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?
- You enjoy working with people and most enjoy jobs where you have one-on-one interaction with others.
- You like doing work that has the potential to make a difference in someone's life.
- You like doing a variety of tasks in a day.
- You don't ever say, "that's not my job" but instead like pitching in to do whatever is needed.
- You don't want a desk job; you like being physical in your job and using your body as well as your brain.
- You are seeking a career with growth opportunities.
If that's you, then this is the career for you!
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Not only will you see positive results from your work every day, but you will have an opportunity for professional development and advancement to positions of greater responsibility.
SCHEDULE
You will work Sunday from 6:30am-8pm. The pay ranges reflect wages for premium hours worked (8am-12am). Standard hours (12am-8am) are paid at minimum wage.
BENEFITS:
- Competitive pay and direct deposit
- 401k retirement plan with 6% match
- Profit-Sharing program
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Annual raises and mileage reimbursement
- Monthly gift card incentives
JOIN THE TEAM:
- Apply today and our Team Recruiter will contact you ASAP
- Once we reach you by phone, we’ll schedule you for either a virtual or in-person interview
- Our goal is to get you working as soon as possible
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Working one-to-one with Options consumers in their homes and community.
You will be helping Options to teach or assist the people we serve to direct their own services, develop the relationships they want, participate in their own community and provide flexible, tailored services and supports. This often includes:
- Personal care tasks/skills, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, meal planning/preparation, ambulation, medical monitoring, and healthcare-related tasks. We are fostering positive relationships.
- Ensuring consumers' safety and maintaining a safe environment
- Reminding/assisting consumers with self-administration of medications (with proper training)
- Encouraging self-help activities
- Teach/perform home management functions such as light housekeeping, laundry, bed making, and cleaning
- Planning meals, shopping for groceries, preparing and serving food/meals, and clean-up
- Accompanying consumers with scheduled appointments and activities in the community
- Transporting consumers or running errands with consumers
A LITTLE ABOUT US
The bigger the dream, the more important the team. Personal Support staff working at Options have the honor of helping consumers identify and realize dreams. Personal Support staff provides direct service and support to Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who live in their own homes. Personal Support Staff also serve as personal attendants when needed assisting with activities of daily living.
You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $20.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Weekends only
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Do you have any holds, suspensions, or revocations on your driver’s license from the past 3 years?
- Does your driving history show any change in status from the past 3 years?
- Do you have an insured vehicle and your name is on the policy?
- Can you use your car to transport a client as needed?
- Do you have consistent and reliable access to a registered and insured vehicle?
- Have you worked for us before?
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- driver’s license and driving history of 3 years or more (Preferred)
Work Location: In person