Adult Caregiver - Direct Support

## Description

**Caring Hands & More is now hiring for 1st and 2nd shift openings!** Multiple full-time and part-time openings are available.

As a Caretaker and **Direct Support Professional**, you will support individuals with disabilities in a home environment. This position will work with the individuals to help them achieve their goals while promoting independence. Specific duties will include:

• Assisting with meal planning, shopping, and preparation to further the goal of healthy eating,
• Connecting individuals to activities in the community to support physical and mental health.
• Providing encouragement and coaching to support individuals learning skills for daily living.
• Assisting individuals with shopping in the community for personal wants and needs.
• Supporting individuals with household tasks such as light cleaning, taking out trash, and laundry tasks
• Assisting individuals with medication needs (monitoring or distributing)
• Coaching individuals on financial management

**Perks & Benefits**

Full-time employees are eligible for

• **Medical, Dental and Vision**
• **Health and Long-Term Disability Insurance**
• **Simple IRA with Company Match**
• **Paid Leave Time**
• **Holiday Pay**
• **Casual Work Environment**

## Qualifications

**Position Requirements**

You need to be at least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED for this position. Although previous experience is preferable, it is **NOT** required. Caring Hands & More will train. Additional requirements include:

• A passion for supporting others while respecting individual differences
• Sound judgment and good decision-making skills
• A willingness to adapt and learn new skills
• Basic to intermediate computer skills
• Valid driver’s license in good standing