CAREGIVER (Part Time)

About the role

Non-exempt, full-time or part-time, hourly role responsible for providing direct support within a single program or unit, typically supporting 4‑6 individuals in residential settings or up to 10 individuals in periodic programs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver support per individual service/program plans, including socialization, health maintenance, medication administration, skill/behavioral development.
• Assist with daily activities: personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community integration, shopping, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.
• Maintain accurate documentation of progress and activity; review records and logs; maintain confidentiality.
• Make cost‑effective and appropriate purchases within the individual's budget and according to their preferences.
• Maintain healthy and professional relationships with individuals, friends, families, guardians, and case managers; greet visitors; implement customer service standards.
• Report alleged abuse or neglect; report medical, behavioral, and other incidents per policy and external requirements.
• Respect rights of persons served; practice universal precautions; assist individuals in exercising their rights.
• Accompany individuals to medical appointments as needed; relay orders and information to/from medical providers.
• If assigned, accurately administer or support self‑administration of medication; document delivery; report administration errors; maintain security of controlled medications.
• Monitor individual’s health; document health concerns; communicate with nurse or supervisor; call 911 in emergencies; follow health care directives.
• Correctly utilize medical equipment; report malfunctions or disrepair.
• Prepare or support individuals to prepare food per planned menus and individual choice; know special diets; monitor mealtime and implement dining plans.
• Attend orientation and ongoing training; participate in monthly staff meetings.
• Work scheduled hours; arrive on time; stay until replacement arrives; notify supervisor in advance of absences; fill in for other shifts as needed without causing unapproved overtime.
• Work collaboratively with team; value contributions; communicate openly; listen; show respect.
• Comply with safety policies; report unsafe hazards; participate in safety training.
• Transport individuals safely; ensure use of seat belts, lifts, wheelchair ties; report accidents immediately.
• Perform daily and seasonal housekeeping; maintain clean, safe environment; report hazards.
• Monitor environmental safety; perform minor repairs, change light bulbs, yard maintenance, snow removal; report equipment/facility needs.
• Check water temperature when assisting with bathing; participate in safety drills; protect persons served in emergencies.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months of experience in human services preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Working knowledge of computers.
• Ability to lift up to