Caregiver (Direct Support) - Plano

About the role

VOA-Texas is seeking a caregiver to provide complete care for individual consumers in the Plano, TX area. This role involves direct supervision of activities of daily living, maintaining a safe facility environment, reinforcing counseling activities, assisting with medications, and maintaining clinical records. The position offers dependable hours, career advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Provides for the complete care of individual consumers, which includes direct supervision of activities of daily living (grooming, eating, bathing, toileting, dressing, and personal hygiene)
• Maintains the facility (group home or day hab space) and equipment in a safe and clean condition and reports repair needs in a timely manner
• Provides reinforcement of counseling and therapy activities; corrects unacceptable behavior and helps people served meet the necessary requirements of the house and/or program rules
• Provides assistance with medications and the performance of tasks as delegated by an RN
• Maintains clinical records and documentation as required by organization policies and procedures such as, but not limited to documentation of consumer expenditures, significant observation notes, and any behavioral management activities
• Prepares meals and provides assistance with meal planning and preparation as indicated by individual need
• Assists in securing and providing transportation
• Provides housekeeping or assistance with housekeeping as indicated by individual need

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, OR be able to pass a competency exam
• Prefer six months experience or training with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Must have valid Texas Driver License

Schedule

Dartmouth Group Home: 8a-8p Saturday and Sunday

Pay

$15.00 per hour

Benefits

• Reliable hours: We will provide a dependable schedule you can count on
• Career advancement: Our variety of programs allows for many opportunities for growth and development. Opportunities range from administrative positions, service coordinators, property management and more
• Benefits: Our wide range of benefits include healthcare plans, a retirement plan, education assistance program, employee discounts, paid time off, plus more