Family Service Association - Fall River

Direct Care Aide

Family Service Association - Fall River  •  Norwood, MA (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Our Home Assistance Program is looking for caring, compassionate individuals to provide assistance or cueing and supervision to members living in their own home in the New Bedford area.

The program offers:

  • Flexible shifts — perfect for parents or students!
  • Daytime shifts only, 7 days a week.
  • Weekends/holidays have a differential pay.
  • Team approach working with an RN and Social Worker/Case Manager.
  • Starting pay of $20 per visit!
  • Experience in the healthcare field.

Play a vital role in promoting independence, dignity, and a higher quality of life for the people we serve!

Duties Include:

  • Assistance with personal care.
  • Light housekeeping.
  • Laundry, shopping.
  • May include meal prep, if needed.

Must Have:

  • Reliable transportation.
  • A sincere desire to assist members with their ADLs.
  • Good communication skills.

Experience in providing homecare and/or working with adults with a medical or mental health diagnosis strongly preferred! No CNA license required if you possess the experience.

***Candidates must pass CORI and CPS (child protective services) background checks.***

Based on member need, we are seeking bi-lingual English/Portuguese speaking candidates. Bi-lingual Portuguese/English speaking candidates are encouraged to apply.

Family Service Association is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Family Service Association is a comprehensive private, non-profit social service agency dedicated to the development and implementation of services designed to provide strength and support to individuals and families throughout southeastern Massachusetts. Headquartered in Fall River, Family Service Association strives to increase the capacity of individuals and families to cope with the stresses of family life and interpersonal relationships in a positive, productive and health-improving manner. This agency is a leading provider of professional social services in the South Coast region of Massachusetts, with a 130-year tradition of high quality.

Family Service Association - Fall River

About Family Service Association - Fall River

Family Service Association, headquartered in Fall River, offers a range of high-quality services to strengthen and support individuals and families and to address the social service needs of our very diverse and changing communities in southeastern Massachusetts. Offerings include an outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic, supports for older adults and those with disabilities, home assistance, before- and after-school child care, a child care and preschool program serving infants to children age 5, mentoring programs, adult day health services, an employer support program, comprehensive guardianship services, a financial management program, wraparound services to support children and their families, and a Community Partner program, assisting MassHealth members to address their physical and mental health challenges as well as long-term care needs. FSA employs more than 300 on our team of social service professionals and support staff, and offers services to more than 2,300 individuals of all demographic, ethnic and linguistic groups represented in the community. Our staff embody, recognize and value cultural competence, representing a diversity of backgrounds and language capabilities. More than 14 FSA locations from Brockton to our newest facility in Mashpee house various services geared to the needs of their communities.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Fall River, Massachusetts
Year Founded
1888
Website
frfsa.org
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