Owner, Tameka Kegler

Caregivers needed for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Shifts vary and can be anywhere from 3 hours to 12 hours. We provide daytime and overnight respite care to individuals with autism/IDD. Looking to hire 3 or 4 individuals as soon as possible. 

Caregiver Job Responsibilities:

• Assists individuals with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring and getting to and from activities and meals according to the individual service plan.
• Allows and encourages clients to do as much of their own care as possible.
• Encourages clients to eat a proper diet and take adequate fluids while respecting their rights to free choice and records and reports changes in resident’s eating habits to the supervisor.
• Initiates and participates in leisure activities provided for Clients as described in the activity calendar and encourages clients to socialize and participate in planned activities or programs to develop friendships with other.
• Maintains clients’ records daily in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy and procedures; documents medication distribution as applicable, leisure activities, incidents, and observations; reports any changes in client’s physical condition and/or behavior; observes and reports the health and emotional condition of each resident; and promptly reports all changes to the supervisor.
• Assists clients with medication as defined in medication procedure; assists or supervises clients who self-administer medication; and exhibits understanding of and follows medication policies and procedures.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the clients and performs general housekeepings as required
• Follows proper procedures in emergency situations and responds promptly and positively to clients' requests for assistance.
• Encourages teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers.

Flexible work hours, part time shifts, daytime and overnight shifts available.  .

Caregiver Qualifications/Skills:

• Health promotion and maintenance
• Creating a safe, effective environment
• Motivating others
• Legal compliance
• Bedside manner
• Physical ability to reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and lift up to 50 lbs. while avoiding potential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting clients
• Ability to work with clients with difficult behaviors

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 1+ year professional or personal experience supporting individuals with disabilities, mental illnesses, or challenging behaviors
• Must have a valid in-state driver’s license, provide current registration and insurance, 
• Must not have a felony or misdemeanor assault, nor any abuse, neglect or exploitation charge
• Must be over 18 years old

Please send resume to breakingbarrierstx@gmail.com