Caregiver Specialist

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Caregiver Specialist to join our team at Turning Point, Inc. in Amesbury, MA.

Responsibilities:

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• Maintain a safe and healthy environment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury, and high-risk behaviors.">
• Supervise and support individuals in all activities of daily living, including hygiene, household chores, cooking, shopping, banking, and community activities.">
• Transport individuals to medical, dental, psychiatric, and other appointments as assigned by the Program Manager.">
• Follow behavior plans and maintain required data collection.">
• Complete documentation in a timely manner, including communication logs, shift notes, incident reports, restraint forms, and MAP documentation.">
• Attend bi-weekly team meetings and monthly staff meetings.">
• Maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications, as well as MAP and PABC certifications, as applicable.">
• Implement Individual Service Plans (ISP) goals and strategies for each individual.">

Requirements:

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• Prior experience working with behavioral individuals or those with high-risk behaviors is preferred, but not required.">
• Possession of a current First Aid and CPR certification.">
• The ability to stand and walk frequently during the day, engage in repeated stooping or bending, and go up and down stairs several times during the shift.">
• A valid driver's license and the ability to drive a 4-6 passenger van for transportation purposes.">

What We Offer:

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• A competitive salary range of $18.00 - $20.00 per hour.">
• Eligibility for benefits, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, 403b plan, and up to 80 hours of PTO available.">
• Tuition reimbursement and sign-on bonus opportunities.">

Location:

Amesbury, MA.