Direct Support Professional / Group Home Caregiver
$46,280–$48,360 year
On-siteWasilla, Alaska, United States or Palmer, Alaska, United States
Wasilla, Alaska, United States or Palmer, Alaska, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$46,280–$48,360 yearLarge
Full TimeLarge
Job Summary
Perform personal care tasks including feeding, ambulation, and medical monitoring while ensuring client safety and maintaining a safe environment. Assist with fostering positive relationships between individuals served and their housemates, encourage self-help activities, and accompany clients to scheduled appointments. This role requires a valid driver's license, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and willingness to work weekends and holidays. No prior experience necessary as orientation and paid training are provided.
Required Qualifications
- 18 years of age or older
- valid driver's license
- Ability to work in a group home, home-like setting
- Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external
- Responsible, trustworthy, and able to maintain confidentiality
- Emotionally intelligent with a high level of empathy and professionalism
- Willing to learn medical equipment use and follow care protocols
- Able to work assigned shifts with consistency and integrity
- Successful pass company and state required pre-employment background checks
- Availability to work weekends and holidays (as needed)
- Lift and/or move heavy objects up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
- Ability to type on a computer keyboard
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