Direct Care Staff (El Paso)

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY IN PERSON AT 945 PENDALE RD.

MEMORANDUM

Position Posting

TO: Persons of Interest

FROM: Human Resources Department

SUBJECT: Vacancies – Direct Support Staff (RESIDENTIAL)

Caring Matters is currently hiring for Direct Support Staff in a Residential Setting. Several shifts are available: Graveyards, Split Shifts, and Weekend Shifts.

Applicants must have a valid Texas Driver’s License and a clear Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).

Hourly Rates: $8.11; Graveyard $8.25

Job Description Attached

Applications are available at Caring Matters, 945 Pendale Rd. Please bring a current Texas Driver’s License, Social Security Card, and High School or GED.

If you have any questions, please contact Mireya Pina, HR Director, (915) 592-8000, ext. 111

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: DIRECT SUPPORT STAFF (RESIDENTIAL)

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Assisting individuals in performing activities of daily living (i.e., grooming, eating, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, housekeeping), while promoting the achievement of maximum independence;

Educating and supporting individuals in all self-help skills, as well as skills deemed significant by the individual and his/her Interdisciplinary Team (IDT);

Implementing all treatment plans as determined and designated by the individual and IDT (i.e., Individual Support Plans, Training Objectives, Behavior Support Strategies, etc.);

Assistance with medications and performance of Nurse-delegated tasks;

Supervision of individual’s safety and security;

Advocating for individual’s rights;

Assisting individuals in attaining their goals;

Promoting positive self-concept through encouragement and positive reinforcement;

Communicating significant factors regarding each individual’s treatment to the person designated to coordinate services for the individual(s); and

Documenting individual’s daily activities, as well as recording progress or lack of progress pertaining to objectives and goals.

WORKSKILLS

Positive interpersonal skills

Good communication skills

Good written skills

EXPERIENCE

18 years of age

Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record

Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities ( preferred )

QUALIFICATIONS

HS Diploma or Equivalent

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position may require high physical demands such as bending, lifting, and stretching (i.e., supporting adults in bathing, changing adult briefs, lifting/transferring non-ambulatory individuals).

Applications are available at Caring Matters, 945 Pendale Rd. Please bring a current Texas Driver’s License, Social Security Card, and High School or GED.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary