Direct Support professional
Tendercare Group Home is looking for a Caregiver to join our team. The Caregiver is responsible for the physical care and emotional support of our clients who may no longer be able to take care of themselves due to illness, injury, surgery, or disability.
The ideal candidate must be able to care for our clients and their property with dignity, patience, compassion, and respect. This person will encourage and remain empathetic to the clients at all times.
Responsibilities:
- Home assistance – Provide light housekeeping, run errands or provide transportation if needed. Accompany clients to appointments and assist with medications. Prepare meals, purchase food and provide personal assistance with general living needs. Personal services could include toileting, bathing, feeding and grooming.
- Companionship – Provide companionship and conversation by stimulating, encouraging and assisting an individual.
Requirements:
- High school diploma preferred.
- Must be able to complete a Criminal Background report.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds at a time
- Ability to reach, bend, kneel and stand for (sometimes) a long period of time
- Reliable and Dependable
- 1 year paid experience as a caregiver or in childcare
- Open availability
- Position is an overnight position. Every other weekend is required
About Tendercare Group Home
Tendercare Group Home is dedicated to providing excellent care and creating a environment that allows for clients to be receive support to reach their goals and live their lives to the fullest capacity.
Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes team work and a family like environment. Tendercare Group Home benefits include PTO, holiday bonuses, and Aflac insurance
Employees can also take advantage of a career that is not only rewarding but provides an excellent life work balance.