Nonprofit Support Caregiver - Support Associate

Details: If you are a dependable and mature individual who wants to work for a highly respected nonprofit organization and make a positive difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, join our team at The Arc Northwest Indiana! We are seeking flexible and resourceful individuals to assist clients who live on their own as well as in our residences to achieve the highest level of independence in daily living. As a Support Associate with The Arc Northwest Indiana, you are a mentor, not a babysitter. You will use your creativity and sense of innovation to assist clients in the accomplishment of daily independent living tasks through a variety of educational strategies such as hand-over-hand demonstrations, role-playing, pictures and more. Each client has an Individual Program Plan and as someone who spends a great deal of time with the clients, your input on their progress is highly important. You will also work with other staff members to evaluate and revise client plans to best help them meet their goals and maintain accurate records to gauge client progress and record medication changes. Support Associate – Nonprofit Support Caregiver  Job ResponsibilitiesAs a Support Associate with The Arc Northwest Indiana, you will assist clients to purchase food and work on financial skills, plan and prepare meals, do laundry, perform personal hygiene and grooming tasks and oversee other skill development activities. Different shifts are available during the week or weekend. Additional responsibilities of the Support Associate include: Safely administering the proper dosages of prescription medication to clients Transporting clients to medical appointments, community events and social outings to help them meet socialization goals Picking Supported Living clients up from their jobs or The Arc Northwest Indiana center Acting as an integral part of the Residential Services and Supported Living teams Participating in clients’ Behavioral Support Plans by helping them adhere to the plan and documenting their progress Participating in the STAR continuous improvement process and the ISO Quality Management System Appropriately responding to any emergency situations Contributing to overall client well-being and development

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Caregiver / PCA - Personal Care Assistant

Details: Caregiver / PCA - Personal Care AssistantAt Comfort Keepers, nothing is more important than helping people live full, independent and dignified lives within the comfort of their own homes. Comfort Keepers is dedicated to providing in-home care that enriches our clients' lives and helps them maintain the highest possible level of independent living.  Comfort Keepers are special people. And when you become a Comfort Keeper, you join a growing family dedicated to providing companionship, a helping hand and other non-medical care for seniors in their homes. As a member of one of the most respected and rapidly growing networks dedicated to non-medical in-home care, Comfort Keepers offers careers with personal and professional growth, on a full or part-time basis. Comfort Keepers, located in Henderson, NV, is seeking highly dependable and reliable caregivers who love to care for the elderly.We're currently hiring for individuals who can travel to and from:  Henderson, Boulder City, Southeast & Central Las VegasCaregiver / PCA - Personal Care Assistant Benefits Include: Competitive Pay Referral Bonuses Flexible Hours Opportunities for Professional Growth and Advancement Caregiver / PCA - Personal Care Assistant Job Duties Include: Non-medical in home care and assistance for seniors and disabled adults Bathing and Grooming Assistance Mobility and Transfer Toileting Errands and Shopping Light Housekeeping and Laundry Meal Preparation and Diet Monitoring Transportation Companionship and Friendship for Seniors and Loved Ones

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Caregiver

Details: Caregiver  COMPANY OVERVIEW  Do you have a passion for helping others? If so, you can find many exciting career opportunities at Griswold Home Care. As the pioneers of the non-medical home care industry, we have grown to over 130 franchised and company owned locations in the US. Since 1982, Griswold Home Care has helped clients remain comfortable and safe at home by offering extraordinary personal care, companionship and homemaking services. It’s an exciting time to be a part of the senior services industry and be appreciated for your dedication to others while realizing your own career goals. Strong performers have tremendous earning potential and unlimited professional development opportunities. See http://www.griswoldhomecare.com/ to learn more.  www.GriswoldHomeCare.comCAREGIVER JOB DESCRIPTIONBeing a caregiver is a rewarding work opportunity that offers flexibility in your schedule and a competitive wage while making a difference in your community. Whether you are a lifelong caregiver, have been displaced from another job/field or have a great job and want to supplement your income, Griswold Home Care is always seeking the 'best of the best' caregivers!

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Caregiver / Direct Support – Developmental Disabilities

Details: Caregiver / Direct Support – Developmental Disabilities We have great opportunities for employment working in homes with Bethesda Lutheran Communities.  If you are fun loving, energetic and a team player, please apply.    This job could change your life. Join us in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in their home. You will have a chance to see people grow, build relationships and discover things about yourself that you may not have known.  Bethesda Lutheran Communities, a Christ-centered non-profit ministry, seeks to hire individuals who truly care about people and want to make a difference in someone else’s life. Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), caregivers, are needed to support and assist adults with developmental disabilities to live life to the fullest, with dignity, as they grow in independence, learn new skills, and grow ever stronger in their walk with Christ. DSPs ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and agency policies and procedures. The DSP is someone who will personally contribute encouragement, guidance and genuine concern for the client’s daily accomplishments and promote the health, safety and emotional support of the individuals we serve. Bethesda strives to support people in order to achieve the highest quality of life possible. We seek someone who will demonstrate professionalism and high standards of integrity while working in the residential-setting work environment--someone who views his/her work day with Bethesda clients and co-workers as an opportunity to be a positive influence. On-call positions are available with advancement opportunities and competitive pay. We train and certify for medication administration. We conduct on-the-job trainings and coordinate with vendors for additional employee training. We also pay referral bonuses for recruiting top quality employees.  Paid training provided. Duties to include: Provides supports to people served by assisting in the development and implementation of all Support Plans, including spiritual life supports, assisting people in achieving their personal goals and desires, providing interaction and choices for activities that support a meaningful day, and supporting people to be independent in activities of daily living. Assists people with maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly home by following safety and infection control procedures; educates people about maintaining  homes. Maintains and expands skills and knowledge relevant to providing high quality support and services.  Obtains and maintains all required certifications and trainings and applies the information to support people served.

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Caregiver

Details: Caregiver  COMPANY OVERVIEW  Do you have a passion for helping others? If so, you can find many exciting career opportunities at Griswold Home Care. As the pioneers of the non-medical home care industry, we have grown to over 130 franchised and company owned locations in the US. Since 1982, Griswold Home Care has helped clients remain comfortable and safe at home by offering extraordinary personal care, companionship and homemaking services. It’s an exciting time to be a part of the senior services industry and be appreciated for your dedication to others while realizing your own career goals. Strong performers have tremendous earning potential and unlimited professional development opportunities. See http://www.griswoldhomecare.com/ to learn more.  www.GriswoldHomeCare.comCAREGIVER JOB DESCRIPTIONBeing a caregiver is a rewarding work opportunity that offers flexibility in your schedule and a competitive wage while making a difference in your community. Whether you are a lifelong caregiver, have been displaced from another job/field or have a great job and want to supplement your income, Griswold Home Care is always seeking the 'best of the best' caregivers!

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Caregiver / Direct Support – Developmental Disabilities

Details: Caregiver / Direct Support – Developmental Disabilities We have great opportunities for employment working in homes with Bethesda Lutheran Communities.  If you are fun loving, energetic and a team player, please apply.    This job could change your life. Join us in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in their home. You will have a chance to see people grow, build relationships and discover things about yourself that you may not have known.  Bethesda Lutheran Communities, a Christ-centered non-profit ministry, seeks to hire individuals who truly care about people and want to make a difference in someone else’s life. Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), caregivers, are needed to support and assist adults with developmental disabilities to live life to the fullest, with dignity, as they grow in independence, learn new skills, and grow ever stronger in their walk with Christ. DSPs ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and agency policies and procedures. The DSP is someone who will personally contribute encouragement, guidance and genuine concern for the client’s daily accomplishments and promote the health, safety and emotional support of the individuals we serve. Bethesda strives to support people in order to achieve the highest quality of life possible. We seek someone who will demonstrate professionalism and high standards of integrity while working in the residential-setting work environment--someone who views his/her work day with Bethesda clients and co-workers as an opportunity to be a positive influence. On-call positions are available with advancement opportunities and competitive pay. We train and certify for medication administration. We conduct on-the-job trainings and coordinate with vendors for additional employee training. We also pay referral bonuses for recruiting top quality employees.  Paid training provided. Duties to include: Provides supports to people served by assisting in the development and implementation of all Support Plans, including spiritual life supports, assisting people in achieving their personal goals and desires, providing interaction and choices for activities that support a meaningful day, and supporting people to be independent in activities of daily living. Assists people with maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly home by following safety and infection control procedures; educates people about maintaining  homes. Maintains and expands skills and knowledge relevant to providing high quality support and services.  Obtains and maintains all required certifications and trainings and applies the information to support people served.

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