Caregiver - University Students

About the role

We provide support to individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential environment. Our goal is to offer safe and comfortable homes that are welcoming in their communities.

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation, laundry, light household chores.
• Activities of daily living (such as bathing, grooming, dressing, etc.).
• Keep person served safe and continue to monitor health and safety.
• Complete documentation requirements (i.e. Progress notes, data logs, timesheets, etc.) which reflect goals and objectives worked on with person served.
• Encourage each person served, where appropriate, to engage in recreational, entertainment or educational activities, such as games, reading, movies, outdoor activities, arts and crafts, etc.
• Participation and assistance at medical appointments.
• Transport and attend classes with person served as needed.

Requirements

• Must be able to work some weekend shifts.
• You must have reliable transportation and valid driver's license.
• You must pass employment, criminal background, and Motor Vehicle checks as a condition of contract employment.
• Attend University where client/resident served is enrolled.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally.
• You must have reliable transportation and valid driver's license.
• You must pass employment, criminal background, and Motor Vehicle checks as a condition of contract employment.
• Must be able to attend classes with person served.
• Currently attending college i.e. University of Michigan-AA, Hope College, or Central Michigan University.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must have current CPR/First Aid.

Skills

• Knowledge of Culture of Gentleness/Gentle Teaching
• Others duties as assigned.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Variates based on the needs of the client.