Lifetime Living, Inc. is hiring for a qualified, responsible, dependable, and reliable individual to work as Direct Care / Support Professional / Staff to male adults with IDD in a group home environment in the 78218 area of San Antonio. Experience in caregiving, mental/behavioral health and/or with individuals with intellectual, developmental disabilities (IDD) is preferred.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Provide individualized care to IDD individuals in the home;
- Assist on a daily basis with personal care and hygiene;
- Assist daily with home routines and chores;
- Help plan and prepare all meals
- Provide companionship and establish trusting relationships with individuals;
- Provide transportation to Day Activity locations and to local community outings on a routine basis;
- Administer medications as delegated by nurse or physician;
- Report incidents and/or medical issues to Case Management & Nursing staff;
- Collaborate with management and coworkers to ensure the residents receive quality care and continuity of care;
- Keep records of daily activity, behavior, and incidents;
- Ensure home is safe, clean, and well organized
Schedule is as follows (40 hours per week): Please review thoroughly.
- 40 hour work week shift: Saturday 8pm-10pm (2 hours worked); Sunday 6am till 10pm (16 hours worked); Monday 6am-8am (2 hours worked) & Monday 4pm-10pm (6 hours worked); Tuesday 6am-8am (2 hours worked) & Tuesday 4pm-10pm (6 hours worked); Wednesday 6am-8am (2 hours worked)& 4pm-8pm (4 hours worked)
- DSP Staff is allowed to sleep overnight (8 hours) from 10 pm - 6 am daily on Wed, TH, Friday in furnished master bedroom & bathroom in group home is reserved for the DSP staff. This time is not compensated.
- DSP Staff must stay with the clients throughout the whole week or weekend shift; clients cannot be left unattended or unsupervised during the shift.
- Thursdays - Friday (days OFF/ not scheduled). This time is not compensated.
Qualifications:
- Experience working with elderly, disabled, and/or mentally challenged individuals is a plus
- Friendly, professional demeanor
- Strong emotional intelligence, patience, problem solving and listening skills
- Must be 18 years or older with Valid Driver’s License and
- HS Diploma/GED/Degree or experience in lieu of education may be considered.
- Criminal Background check required. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and able to provide
- Required I-9 documentation upon hire
Apply In-Person at Main Office:
Lifetime Living Inc.: 5425 N. Loop 1604 E. San Antonio, TX 78247
Main Office: 210-651-0279
Main Office Hours: Mon - Thu: 9 am - 5 pm & Friday: 9 am- 3 pm
Job Type: Hourly
Location: Group home in 78218
Physical Demands: The physical demands described below are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended and all other
applicable laws, our Company provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons
with disabilities. A qualified individual is a person who meets skill, experience, education,
or other requirements of the position, and who can perform the essential functions of the
position with or without reasonable accommodation.
· May be required to attend additional training or employee meetings.
· Reasonable amount of standing, bending, stretching, and lifting.
· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk;
use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk
or hear.
· May require contact with blood/stool/urine and adaptive equipment. May require
assistance with medical tasks as delegated by healthcare professionals
· Must be able to lift 30 pounds at times and assist with resident transfers as needed
Position: Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. · Primarily home and community-based, with occasional visits to community outings and other Lifetime Living office or Centers. · Direct care with individuals with IDD and/or behavioral health crisis management and use of deescalation techniques as needed · Fast-paced and deadline-driven, requiring flexibility to occasionally work outside normal scheduled hours. · Collaborative environment working closely with team members, case managers and nursing teams. · Mostly indoor environment, depending on function needs. · Can be fast paced, with frequent interruptions.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, our company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
