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The Arc North Florida Inc
Direct Service Professional
Career Insights for Caregiver / Personal Care Aide
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What they do
A Caregiver or Personal Care Aide provides non-medical care for adults, including elderly and disabled people, typically in their own homes. Assists clients with daily tasks including bathing, medication reminders, and light housekeeping; may also provide transportation for appointments and errands. These roles do not always require formal certification.
$28,759 / year median in Florida
+22% projected growth
Job Description
Full time and Part time positions available. Have daytime, afternoon and overnight with shift differential pay shifts available. This is at our Macclenny Adult Day Training and Group Home Locations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or GED. At least one year of experience working with persons who have developmental disabilities, or in a psychiatric, medical, nursing or child care setting. College or vocational/technical training that equals at least 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours or 720 classroom hours may substitute for the required experience. Ability to supervise and train clients and coordinate activities. Possesses valid Florida driver's license. Good driving record. Self-starter, highly motivated. Good reading and writing skills. Strong desire to work with people with disabilities. Capable of operating independently and following directions. Can work flexible hours when needed. Maintains all required trainings and certifications. Work as a team, HIPPA compliance and follow instructions.GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for providing supervision and training for people with disabilities in a residential setting, maintaining client confidentiality and a professional demeaner.EXAMPLES OF WORK
(NOTALL INCLUSIVE
) 1. Create a congenial and home like atmosphere within the community residence. 2. Promotes a maximum independence of each resident. 3. Facilitates opportunities for residents to be involved in community activities such as shopping, leisure and religious activities as stated on activity schedule. 4. Supervises and prepares nutritious meals stated on menu. 5. Assist each resident in developing attitudes and behavior appropriate to community living. 6. Be supportive of and encourage each resident's participation in the day training or vocational program prescribed. 7. Protect each resident's rights and freedoms and maintain confidentiality of personal information concerning the individual, in accordance with HIPPA and the Bill of Rights for people with intellectual disabilities. 8. Report any unusual incidents to the Residential Home Supervisor or Manager. Always following the chain of command. 9. Report suspected abuse or neglect. 10. Maintain facility and client records. 11. Provide for proper storage, handling of drugs and medicines. Assist the resident by making medications available and reminding the client to take them at the appropriate times. 12. Provide for or assist in transportation (using company vehicles) for residents to and from place of employment, personal appointments, and for recreational and other events. 13. Assist residents in communication with their families. 14. Assist residents in handling of money and making and keeping appointments when indicated. 15. Ensures opportunity for resident privacy. 16. Responsible for household duties as assigned on duty calendar. 17. Participate in monthly fire evacuation drills and all disaster drills with proper documentation of same. 18. Maintain a safe environment. 19. Avoid the exploitation of any resident. 20. Supervise and participate in routine household maintenance. Ensures cleanliness of house/grounds. 21. Assist in the on-going assessment of client progress. 22. Ensure the implementation of program plan (IPP), and input the information in the Therap Software system. 23. Ensure your work hours have been recorded on the electronic time software daily. 24. Assist each resident as needed with self care and grooming needs. 25. Provide physical assistance to client as needed. 26. Performs other duties as assigned, expectations are not all inclusive.Benefits
- Transportation
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Dental Insurance