Caregiver

Company: Homes for Independent Living of Wisconsin
Location: Slinger
Posted on: May 6, 2021

Job Description:

Overview

Grow in your Career while caring for adults with significant special needs.

As a Direct Care Professional, you will:

• Follow the Individual Service Plan (ISP) created for each specific client
• Perform health monitoring including medication administration, etc.
• Complete daily living activities such as meal preparation, personal care and light housekeeping
• Assist in building community integration skills through recreational activities
• Redirect challenging behaviors
  Our roles are competitively compensated with a starting wage of $11.00/hour. Paid out bi-weekly, with the ability to have access up to 50% of your earnings through PayActiv.
  
  At Homes for Independent Living, a MyPath Company, we want you to succeed. When you join our team, you will be:
  
  • Enrolled in our comprehensive training program designed to build your skills and confidence
  • Eligible for an amazing line of benefits to include dental, health, vision, 401K, life insurance and a great PTO accrual program!
  • After your first year of employment with us, you will receive additional income in company stock, making you an employee owner. This stock allocation is a company-funded benefit - no investment from employees is required.
    
    Responsibilities
    
    To be considered for this job, you must meet the following requirements:
    
    • Must be at least 18 years old
    • Demonstrated skill and/or potential in working with individuals with special needs in a supportive environment.
    • Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills
    • Ability to maintain self-composure and self-control under stressful conditions
    • Ability to remain comfortable and composed when clients may exhibit aggressive, challenging, or offensive behaviors
    • Valid driver's license for 3 years with an acceptable driving record per HIL's policy, is strongly preferred
    • Access to an insured vehicle is strongly preferred
    • Successful completion of a caregiver background check as mandated by Wisconsin Chapter DHS 12
    • Successful completion of a pre-employment TB test and health screen
      
      Qualifications
      
      As a MyPath company, we support an ownership culture through the organization. Our culture is based upon five beliefs:
      
    • Passion
    • Accountability
    • Teamwork
    • Openness
    • Continuous Learning and Innovation
      As an employee owner you can expect transparency, respect, and appreciation. You'll impact the place you work and map a career within Homes for Independent Living or other ORP companies. With your passion and our breadth of services, your options are nearly limitless!
      
      BE A PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER.
      
      We maintain a drug-free workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Men, Women, Minorities, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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