RESIDENTIAL openings
RESIDENTIAL OPENINGS:
Direct Care Staff
The Direct Care staff are responsible for providing direct care to intellectually and/or developmentally disabled individuals by providing daily assistance in basic life skills such as bathing, cooking, feeding, toileting, medication administration, etc.
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Our Fort Lauderdale Group Homes and ICF have the following shifts available:
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1st shift (6:00 am to 2:30 pm) / (7:00 am to 3:30 pm)
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2nd shift (2:00 pm to 10:30 pm) / (3:00 pm to 11:30 pm)
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3rd Shift (10:00 pm - 6:30 am) / (11:00 pm to 7:30 am)
*five (5) of seven (7) days each week including weekends, on a rotating days-off schedule. Additional positions are available part-time or on-call.
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Duties include but are not limited to:
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Assists in ensuring that the house is maintained in compliance with expected standards for the safety and welfare of the residents.
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Perform housekeeping tasks, as necessary and/or assigned.
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Feeds, bathes, and provides grooming to residents - promotes self-care, encouraging residents to do as much for themselves as possible, promoting more independence during routines of daily living.
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Prepares and cooks meals for household residents (breakfast, lunch, & dinner).
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Administers medication and treatments per doctor’s orders; Plans and/or prepares meals per menu assigned, or assists an individual in planning/cooking as appropriate.
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Follows mealtime and physical management plans; Reports concerns to supervisor.
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Helps develop activities and situations within the Home which encourages interaction among residents. Physical intervention may be required if residents need assistance.
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MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
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High School Diploma or GED certification.
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At least one year of verifiable experience as a home health aide, caregiver, nursing assistant, or other care professional; experience working with challenging behaviors is preferred.
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May be required to have a Florida driver’s license and a good driving record.
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Effective problem-solving, reasoning, and critical thinking skills.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive data.
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Able to lift 50 lbs. in a safe and appropriate manner utilizing standard orientation techniques.
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Must pass a Background, Drug screening, Physical, and PPD.
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Location: Fort Lauderdale & Pembroke Pines Area
​​Salary: starting at $ 16.00/hr.