We are seeking 2 Direct Care Staff to provide 1:1 support for an adult male consumer who resides in a family home setting. The individual uses a wheelchair and requires G-tube care and full assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs).
This is a direct hire weekend position with consistent scheduled hours. Additional weekday shifts may be offered as we continue to grow in the Wesley Chapel area.
Schedule
Saturday & Sunday – 16-hour shifts per day
Shift Options:
- Option 1: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM (single staff per day)
OR
- Option 2 (split shifts 2 staff):
- 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Job Duties
- Provide 1:1 direct care and supervision
- Support with all ADLs (bathing, dressing, hygiene, meals)
- Wheelchair mobility and safe transfers
- G-tube feeding and care (training may be provided based on experience)
- Ensure client safety, dignity, and comfort at all times
- documentation and communication with care team
- Follow established care plans and support guidelines
Required Qualifications
- Must meet Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred/required per placement standards
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (if applicable)
- Completion/eligibility for Level 2 background screening (FBI/DOJ/APD requirements)
- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Required trainings (HIV/AIDS, OSHA, HIPAA, Zero Tolerance via Train.org)
- Experience with wheelchair care and/or G-tube feeding preferred
- Ability to work independently in a 1:1 home setting
Preferred Skills
- CNA, HHA, DSP, or direct care experience
- Strong communication and reliability
- Experience with medically complex individuals
Work Environment
- Private home setting
- 1:1 care ratio
- Must be able to remain attentive throughout the full shift duration
Employment Type
- Direct Support / Direct Care Staff
- Weekend recurring schedule
- Hourly position (rate based on experience)
- Potential additional weekday shifts as agency expansion continues in Wesley Chapel
