Group Home Caregiver 6am - 6pm | OTJ Training Available

$17,992 - $20,800/Yr

Love & Joy HCS Provider - Houston, TX

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

About the position

The Group Home Caregiver position at Love & Joy HCS Provider involves providing care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities. The role includes supervising residents, ensuring their safety, and meeting their physical and emotional needs. Caregivers will engage residents in activities, assist with daily living tasks, and maintain a clean and safe environment. On-the-job training is available for qualified applicants, making this an entry-level opportunity for those interested in caregiving.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and incorporates Love and Joy's mission into programs.
• Supervises residents at all times to ensure their safety.
• Stays alert to resident's needs and/or problems as individuals and as a group.
• Maintains order, safety, and cleanliness in the environment.
• Assures safety evaluation and safe evacuation of the facility in emergencies.
• Ensures each individual receives the required supervision and care to meet their basic needs.
• Remains awake and alert during overnight shifts.
• Checks in with individuals every 15 minutes.
• Informs incoming staff of any significant information that occurs.
• Attends mandatory trainings and meetings.
• Maintains professionalism and reports to work on time.
• Provides organized activities during free time to enhance social skills and emotional development.
• Schedules rides via Metro Lift for residents to and from various appointments and outings.
• Ensures all needs of residents are being met, including hygiene, medications, dietary needs, and laundry.

Requirements

• Six months experience working with individuals diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities as a caregiver.
• Good communication skills.
• Tolerance for stress.
• High School Diploma (Bonus).
• Any Degrees or Certifications (Bonus).
• Ability to read and comprehend written material and demonstrate basic literacy skills.
• Must obtain and maintain valid CPR/First Aid certification within 15 days of hire.
• Food Handling Permit must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
• City of Houston Food Manager Certificate must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
• TB Skin Test required prior to orientation.
• Satisfactory results on background check.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in caregiving (1 year preferred).

Benefits

• On-the-job training available.