Caregiver for Group Home

Caregiver Position

This is a position for a caregiver for a 12 hour shift. Locations in Stone Mountain and Ellenwood. We provide 24/7 residential care services that allow individuals with disabilities to remain in a home setting and meet their challenges of daily living activities with dignity, care, and compassion. This ad is for a position caring for adults in a personal care home.

Shifts Available:

Weekdays, Monday through Friday

• 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm
• 11:00 pm to 8:00 am

Weekends. Saturday and Sunday

• 8:00 am to 8:00 PM
• 8:00 pm to 8:00 am

Required Qualifications:

• Complete a criminal background check
• CPR/First Aid Physical/TB Testing
• DMV check
• Possess a valid driver's license and valid auto insurance

Essential Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation
• Assistance with medication
• Transport to doctor appointments and activities in the community
• Assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
• Assistance with toileting and incontinence issues

Experience:

• Evidence of an interest in and ability to work with people.
• Good grooming and personal hygiene are evident.
• Past employment indicates dependability, the ability to follow directions, good judgment, and emotional maturity.
• Willingness and ability to follow directions from supervision and training.
• Ability to document daily activities in writing (English is required) and do simple math.
• Ability to treat and care for individuals with disabilities and their property with dignity and respect
• Ability to communicate with clients in a friendly and congenial manner
• Evidence of homemaking and cooking skills.

Responsibilities:

• Builds strong relationships with other caregivers and clients/families.
• Maintain accurate records of daily tasks in compliance with policy and procedure and the Service Plan.
• Maintain communication with the supervisor and report emergency or problem situations immediately.