Job Description

As a caregiver, follow service plan and assist individuals with life skills working toward self-reliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Six (6) months experience working as a caregiver preferred
• Able to work independently to meet the physical, emotional and intellectual needs of adults
• Able to work flexible, varied hours in multiple locations
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (if applicable)

Background Checks: Motor vehicle record, Auto insurance (Agency limits apply if driving client), State criminal record (For additional required background check)

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide protective oversight for assigned individual.
• Provide assistance with personal care as needed, as well as reminders and simple assistance for activities such as eating and taking medications.
• Follow service plan designed by the supervisor, including but not limited to duties such as light housekeeping and grocery shopping.
• Encourage consumer toward self-reliance.
• Transport individuals as assigned, or as needed to follow the service plan.
• Accept responsibility for compliance with all policies, procedures and service requirements of Easterseals, including responsibility as a mandated reporter of any consumer abuse and/or neglect.
• Communicate regularly with supervisor, attending supervisory meeting as required.
• Complete three (3) one-hour professional development courses annually (does not apply to Care Provider – Family Members or Care Providers-VIP).
• Demonstrate ability to receive supervision from multiple supervisors and when appropriate to cooperate with the consumer, primary caregiver and family.
• Understand and respect the confidentiality of the consumer and family and maintain standards of professionalism at all times.
• Follow protocols and procedures for emergency situations.
• Complete necessary paperwork and documents as required

Base: $25.00 an hour

We are proud to be a recovery-friendly workplace and a NH Veteran-Friendly Business.

To learn more about this role, please click on the blue “Apply Now” button below to submit your application. Have questions about the role? Schedule time to chat with our Talent Acquisition Specialist, Bill: www.calendly.com/eastersealsnh-bill/15min

Difficulty submitting your application or scheduling time to chat? Contact

Bill at 603.670.6817 or email wstavropoulos@eastersealsnh.org

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