Home Health Aide - Weekends

Home Health Aide - Weekends

Build meaningful connections through teaching independence to adults with developmental disabilities! $16.00/hr. Non-CNAs welcome. A rewarding career opportunity providing supports to groups of adults who have intellectual/developmental disabilities. Teaching, mentoring, caregiving, medical monitoring, and hygiene assistance are a few of the roles. These supports are provided in group home settings. This is a positive and uplifting work environment - where you can make a difference. Our weekend shift is a full-time consistent shift - Fri 3p-Mid + Sat & Sun 8a-8p (33 hrs/wk), and will require attendance in our daytime training during the first couple of weeks. EOE Hiring immediately!


Supports could include teaching people how to:

-Maintain living space, personal hygiene and balance in their home life & weekly schedules

-Participate in activities, exercise, use etiquette, improve coping skills & build self esteem

-Plan & prepare meals, grocery shop, operate household appliances, and budget

-Use community resources, understand their rights, and increase safety awareness

-Prepare for and participate in leisure activities - Special Olympics, sports, dances, gatherings, etc.

-Manage their sensory needs and maintain their own structured environment

Positions require assisting individuals with hygiene/personal care. A comprehensive two-week, weekday, daytime orientation is provided and required (this is excellent paid training with certifications).

Shifts : Fri 3p-Midnight + Sat & Sun 8a-8p $16.00/hr

Requirements for a Direct Support :

• High school diploma or accredited GED

• Valid driver's license and good driving record (less than four infractions/tickets)
• Dependable transportation & proof of auto insurance

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs or ¼ of own body weight, whichever is less
• Work experience or knowledge regarding the needs of individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities is beneficial, but not required
• Able to attend daytime training during the first weeks of employment
• Other beneficial experience: Education, Behavior Technician, Direct Support Professional, Teacher, Para, Psychology, Special education, Rehabilitation technician, Caregiving, Skills trainer, Direct Care, Community Living Trainer, CNA, CMA, HHA, PCT, Non-CNA, Home health, Mental health, Patient care technician, Medical supports, Teaching, Autism support, Behavior Specialist, Human services technician, Teaching, mental wellness, Behavior trainer, Behavior modification, Behavior supports, Nursing Home, medical assistant, mental health, DSP, DSW, health care, Medical Aide, Restorative aide, Elder care, home supports, Direct support, Adult care, 1st shift, 2nd shift, 3rd shift. Immediately hiring.

Benefits : Full time benefits - health/vision/dental insurance, paid vacation/sick/holiday leave, employee assistance program, free parking, matching 401(k) plan and much more! We have a variety of shifts, consistent weekly schedules, occasional opportunities for overtime, plus growth and advancement opportunities. KETCH is a qualifying employer for some Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) programs.