Caregiver Support Specialist

4 weeks ago

Hickory, North Carolina, United States Caregiver, Inc. Full time
Job Title: Caregiver Support Specialist

About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Caregiver Support Specialist to join our team at Caregiver, Inc. in Old Hickory, TN. As a Caregiver Support Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead their unique lives with dignity, independence, and inclusion.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate daily living activities, including personal hygiene, dining skills, housekeeping skills, social skills, and community access.
  • Provide direct support and assistance to individuals in training activities as specified in ISPs and activity schedules.
  • Aid in mobility as needed for those using wheelchairs and other assistive devices.
  • Assist in bedroom maintenance and teach housekeeping skills and care of clothing.
  • Assist with meal service, teach dining skills, and promote social skills and personal dignity during meals.
  • Administer medications and treatments according to company policy.
  • Be assigned as a Primary Person (P2) for one or more individuals, ensuring their wellbeing at all times.
  • Attend and successfully complete in-service training sessions as scheduled.
  • Serve as a role model and mentor to fellow Direct Support Professionals.
  • Complete data collection, observation notes, and daily reports as directed by agency policy and procedure.
  • Assist individuals in transportation as needed.
  • Participate as a member of the Individual Support Team, giving input toward the individual's ISP.
  • Monitor individuals' activities to ensure safety and health care practices are observed, and Universal Precaution Practices are followed.
  • Participate in and may be responsible for the daily operation of the home in one or more of the following areas: grocery shopping, overseeing individuals' money, monitoring of the physical plant and van maintenance, or monitoring of the house medications.
  • Perform related duties as required or assigned to fulfill the agency philosophy and the goals and objectives of the program site.
  • Treat individuals with dignity and respect.
  • Promote independence, choice, and empowerment of individuals.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Requirements:

  • A high school education or its equivalent is preferred.
  • Some previous experience in supporting/assisting those with disabilities is preferred.
  • Must be eighteen (18) years of age.
  • Valid driver's license and a good driving record is preferred.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
  • Satisfactory completion of criminal background checks as required by federal and/or state laws and any other post-offer, pre-employment screenings as mandated by a governing agency or the company.


Why Work with Caregiver, Inc.?

Fulfilling Work:

Our mission is to enable people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead their unique lives with dignity, independence, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a world-class experience for the individuals we serve.

Family Culture:

Inspired by the company's founders more than 30 years ago, we work hard to keep that 'family feel' across each of our locations. We want to be your home away from home.

Professional Growth Opportunities:

95% of our organizational leaders started as direct care professionals. By taking a proactive approach in our employee's growth and professional development, we mitigate employee turnover, increase employee satisfaction, and drive productivity.

Benefits:
  • FREE virtual doctor visits and prescription DISCOUNT card for Full-Time employees AND family, save hundreds per visit
  • NO CREDIT CHECK bank accounts to all employees with cash advance opportunities.
  • $10,000 in tuition reimbursement annually for full-time eligible employees.
  • $10,000 in life insurance for all employees at no cost.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life Insurance
  • 401K


For more information on our organization, please visit our website https://cg-idd.com/

Keywords: Residential Support Staff, DSP, Direct Support Professional, Direct Service Provider, DSP, Caregiver, Caretaker, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disability, IDD, Long-term Care, LTC, Home Health, Nurse Aide, Nurse Assistant, CNA, Home Health Aide, HHA

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