Direct Care Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Care provided in a 4-bedroom, homelike setting. NO restraints or restraint certification needed. NO intensive nursing cares or transfers. Career growth and leadership opportunities available.

Having FUN; participating in large group activities, enjoying the outdoors and lots of community outings... as well as feeling great about what you do is part of the job!

WORK/LIFE BALANCE

• 4 DAYS PER WEEK (AM SHIFTS) = MORE FREE TIME, FULL TIME BENEFITS
• 3 NIGHTS PER WEEK (PM SHIFTS) = PAID SLEEP TIME, FULL TIME BENEFITS

Well established company, with lots of opportunities for advancement. Pine Valley is registered as an employer for FREE (Certified D.C.P) training and bonuses through the State of Wisconsin with $500 in bonuses paid upon completion of the certification. Our schedules complement job sharing, college class schedules, work as a great second job and can decrease daycare needs/costs.

LIFE STYLE BENEFITS INCLUDED - WHAT THINGS MATTER MOST TO YOU?

We believe self-care should be part of your job. Everyone employed with Pine Valley gets monthly EMPLOYER PAID credits to use for online applications like: Uber, Door Dash, Airbnb, Winc, Disney, Instacart, Spotify, Netflix, Babbel, Xbox, Hotels.com, Carnival Cruise Lines...just to name a few! Also includes many popular Fitness Apps (including memberships to local gyms), Babysitting, Travel, Entertainment, Spa & Wellness applications.

Day Time Shifts (7a-5p, 8a-6p)

• 3 days on, 2 days off on a rotating schedule
• 3-day weekends, EVERY OTHER WEEKEND OFF!
• Company Vehicle to use during working hours.
• Paid Uniforms, paid training, all activity expenses paid during working hours.

Night Shifts, with (6-8) hours of PAID SLEEP TIME (5p-7a, 6p-8a)

• No overnight "awake" - private or semi-private sleep areas are provided.
• 3 Shifts per week = Full time benefits & insurance
• EVERY OTHER WEEKEND OFF!
• Paid Uniforms, paid training, all activity expenses paid during working hours.

PAID TIME OFF:

• Full-time employees start accruing time off after 90 days.
• Employees with excellent attendance can use paid time off after only 6 months.
• Employees can utilize "shift swaps" with other staff to get even more days off between shifts or to work out a more flexible work schedule / job share.

LOTS OF EXTRAS:

• Paid training and/or continuing education credits each year
• Outing and activity expenses included.
• Employee referral / new hire bonuses.
• Career planning and advancement.
• Clinical supervision and internships for graduate degree credits are available.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have high school diploma or GED, no experience needed!
• Must have a valid Drivers' License
• Health screen, TB Test

Responsibilities and Job Duties

• Provide personal assistance, support, direction, care, and supervision to up to (4) clients in a smaller home-like environment.
• Perform household tasks; cleaning, basic home related chores and assigned client care tasks throughout each shift.
• Perform charting and documentation, medication assistance and monitoring for symptoms.
• Prepare and serve (3) meals daily according to company menu. Prepare and submit food and supply order lists weekly.
• Assist and supervise clients in learning Independent Living Skills.
• Assist and direct clients in Activities of Daily Living.
• Plan and participate in activities, plan weekly outings and crafts with clients in the home.
• Work with the supervisory team to ensure compliance, safety and cleanliness in the home.
• Work as a team with other direct care staff and supervisors.

Also looking for staff interested in Facility Leadership Positions:

• Ensure facility operations, quality care and services, compliance and documentation
• Responsible for ordering supplies, food, etc.
• Assist clients in managing personal funds, manage household petty cash
• Medication audits and medication oversight
• Team leadership role
• Mentor and train new staff