Caregiver in Group Homes

Join an exciting and rewarding job with a growing and well-respected Company in a specialized industry working with adults with physical and mental disabilities in a group home setting, helping them to achieve their maximum level of independence. You will be involved with daily rehabilitation in a residential setting to include assisting with cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping, budgeting and other independent living skills. Duties also include helping plan and implement in-home and community-based activities to meet the needs and desires of the participants, helping them work on their individual goals and documenting their progress.

We have PRN and full-time availability for the role at this time.

Competencies:

. Communication

. Client and Customer Service / Participant Focus

. Critical/ Creative Thinking

. Ethical Practice

. Flexibility

. Willingness to serve others

Responsibilities and Duties:

Essential Job Functions:

· Responsible for the overall care and well-being of participants.

· Formulate and input documentation within an electronic data base.

· Administer medications (training for QMAP Certification will be provided if not already certified).

· Assist participants with daily living skills including laundry, cooking and housekeeping, grooming, etc.

· Help coordinate participant activities.

· Maintain a professional and positive attitude.

· Experience dealing with difficult situations.

Qualifications and Requirements:

· High School Diploma or GED Equivalent is required.

· State of Colorado Qualified Medication Administration Person (QMAP) certification is preferred, but if not held Company will pay for QMAP Training and certification depending on shift and duties.

· Must be at least 18 years of age or older. Applicants under 18 will not be considered.

· Must possess basic cooking skills/knowledge.

· Current CPR/First Aid Certification from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross is preferred, but if not held Company will pay for training and certification.

· Must have written and computer skills. Experience with charting on Electronic Health Record is preferred.

· Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening and criminal background check.

Pay: Competitive, $18.00 - $20.00 per hour depending on experience, education and other factors.

Supervises: No direct reports with posted position, although Company provides opportunities for advancement to other positions.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN

Benefits:

• Health insurance*
• Dental insurance*
• Flexible schedule
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance*

*For full time employees

Schedule:

• 12-hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• QMAP Certification (Preferred)
• CPR & First Aid (Preferred)
• Colorado Food Handler’s license (Preferred)

Training for all licenses may be provided with offers of employment.

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: Residential group homes in the Colorado Springs area

For applicants who have read this far:

We’re glad you are interested enough in the role to read to this point!

Our residents and their care is our passion. We are seeking individuals who appreciate and are committed to improving the lives of individuals who have additional care needs.

Many of our applicants come from a caregiving, clinical and/or medical background. However, this is residential care. Not clinical.

Are you a homemaker? A parent or sibling of a person with special needs? Are you more comfortable working in homes than offices? Are you a community activist or volunteer? Do you want the opportunity to integrate your interests and hobbies into your career? Then this may be the role you are looking for! Your experience may be more relevant than you think.

We are open to hearing about your background, experience and any other information you may feel is relevant to this role.

We are happy to take the time to speak with you and answer any questions you may have to find out if this role is a fit for you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person