Direct Care Assistant II.*NEW RATES*

Qualified job candidates are required to take and pass a drug test and a criminal background check.

Heinzerling Community requires job applicants have, at a minimum, a high school diploma or GED

Title: Direct Care Assistant II

Qualifications:

• High-school diploma or GED required
• Interest and ability to work with children and adults with severe or profound developmental disabilities.
• Previous experience in direct care, nursing, and/or with individuals with disabilities is preferred, but not necessary.
• Must demonstrate an attitude of respect toward residents
• Must work well within a team environment
• Must be able to lift 60 pounds
• Must work two weekends with one weekend off

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to assigned residents
• Maintain adequate personal hygiene of assigned residents, including bathing, grooming, changing diapers, dressing, feeding, and positioning residents
• Participate in the development and implementation of assigned residents’ individual programs
• Properly uses and cares for residents’ personal equipment
• Assists with or performs care procedures or routines as requested
• Participates in on-going staff development activities
• Uses acceptable language and tone of voice
• Works with team members to evaluate residents’ present abilities, progress and potential.
• Participates in resident activities including field trips

Pay Rate:

• $12.00/hour; $1.00/hour shift differential; $2/hour weekend differential

Benefits:

Outstanding Attendance Pay; Employee Referral Bonus; 6 paid holidays, sick leave, vacation, personal days; tuition reimbursement; health, dental, vision life insurance; 403b Retirement Plan; Employee Assistance Program

Shifts:

Full time

7A-3:30P, 3P-11:30P 11P-7:30A