Direct Care (PCA) Weekend Shifts

Relieve Care is looking for a dedicated caring individual to join our team. Our Direct Support Professional (DSP) have the ability to assist persons served with developmental disabilities, mental health diagnoses, and behavioral concerns in a group residential setting providing assistance and encouragement to work towards outcomes and goals.

We are looking for warm, outgoing, passionate Caregivers. Weekend Shift - Saturday and Sunday
Duties and Responsibilities

Job duties and responsibilities of the position vary to meet the needs of person served but may include:

• Assist clients with daily living activities as outlined in their care plan.
• Pass medications to individuals as scheduled
• Provide personal companionship, remaining actively engaged with each client by providing ongoing social & emotional support, while having FUN!
• Chaperone and assist with scheduled community outings including shopping for personal care needs, and more.
• Facilitate mealtime routines, prepares meals and snacks according to instructions
• Performs light housekeeping activities
• Maintain a healthy, safe, and comfortable living environment.
• Communicate with clients with patience, compassion, and caring demeanor.
• Maintain continued vigilance monitoring and evaluating all physical, mental, and environmental changes to client’s safety and wellbeing.
• Manage and document all observations of any changes in client behavior on a frequent basis, allowing adjustments to care plan.

Required Skills, Education and Certifications:

• At least one year experience working as a Direct Support Professional / PCA or equivalent
• Empathy, compassion and kindness a MUST, and a willingness to assist person served with their varying needs
• Ability to use sound judgement and remain calm in a variety of situations
• Must be reliable, dependable and on time
• Basic computer skills as well as overall technical savviness
• Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Must pass a background check 
• Ability to drive, reliable transportation, and a valid driver's license