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Direct Care Professional-Cedar Rapids
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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.
$31,277 / year median in Iowa
+20% projected growth
Job Description
Direct Care Professional-Cedar Rapids Cedar Valley Community Support Services - 3.7 Cedar Rapids, IA Job Details Full-time From $14 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Mileage reimbursement Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Opportunities for advancement Flexible schedule Life insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Assisting with ADLs High school diploma or GED Driver's License Driving Meal preparation Full Job Description Want a fun and flexible job? Want a job that is face paced and you have autonomy throughout your day? Want to spend time with great people; helping them complete their daily needs...including participating in leisure, social and recreational activities? Then CVCSS is your place! Cedar Valley Community Support Services, Inc. (CVCSS) has multiple immediate openings for Direct Care Professionals (DCP). This position is responsible for assisting individuals with mental illness, intellectual disability, traumatic brain injury and developmental disabilities in maintaining/obtaining daily living skills enabling them to live as independently as possible in the community. DCP's, assist our members with accessing the community for doctor appointments, grocery shopping and leisure, social and recreational pursuits. DCP's assist with cooking healthy meals, setting up weekly medications and taking them as prescribed, cleaning/organizing member's homes, assisting with understanding paperwork, self-advocacy, and communication skills. Excellent opportunity for anyone requiring a variety of work schedules as we can offer a flexible scheduled as needed! Full-time and part-time opportunities available! Unlimited opportunities for growth and advancement for those interested in furthering their career! High School diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, current auto insurance and a good driving record is required. All training is provided. Hours are typically Monday-Friday days, however evening, rotating, or weekend shifts available! Need days off? We can accommodate 8 hour shifts - 5 days/week or 10 hour shifts - 4 days/week. (
•Some training hours will need to be Monday-Friday day hours.) Wages contingent on experience and education with no hourly maximum!
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $14.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid sick time Paid time off Ability to
Commute:
Cedar Rapids, IA 52410 (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Cedar Rapids, IA 52410: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance