3rd shifts that are available:
Monday- Friday from 11pm-7am
Are you looking for a job where you can make a difference in people’s lives? Do you have a passion for supporting non-verbal individuals with autism?
We are proud to offer you the opportunity to pursue your passion at your own level, on a flexible schedule, and with the recognition you need. Come work for us and see how our employees uphold A Higher Standard.
In this role, you will provide one-on-one support to young men with profound autism, who may have limited expressive speech, unique communication styles, and sensory needs. These individuals are active, engaging, and enjoy meaningful routines, relationships, and community involvement. Your work will help them remain safe, independent, and confident in their daily lives.
You will support clients in building independence with daily living skills such as personal hygiene, meal preparation, laundry, and grocery shopping. You will also help foster a sense of community by supporting shared meals, group activities, and outings, as well as assisting with meaningful work opportunities such as gardening and agriculture-based projects.
We are looking for immediate coverage to join our team and provide high-quality, engaging care. We are flexible with your schedule and have many opportunities available. Whether you are looking for part-time or full-time work, please let us know!
What We Offer
We value each of our employees and care about their wellbeing.
We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages, including:
- Paid Training
- Employee recognition program where earned tokens may be redeemed for gift cards
- Joint Commission accredited
- We offer flexible work schedules on a variety of assignments, procedures, and treatments
- Part of a team with Director of Nursing Oversight
- Employee referral bonus
- Mileage reimbursement
- Weekly pay
- Flexible schedule (make your own standard schedule- as many or as few shifts as you desire)
- We promote from within
- Home Care Pulse Employer of Choice
- Mobile time tracking and care notes, employees can easily clock in and out for work from a mobile device
Responsibilities
1. Encourage and support clients in participating in activities outside the home, helping them stay socially engaged and connected with their community.
2. Apply appropriate communication strategies when working with non-verbal clients, helping reduce confusion or anxiety by recognizing non-verbal cues and responding with patience and reassurance.
3. Provide client with hygiene care as directed including, but not limited to: bathing, grooming, oral care, dressing, undressing, toileting activities, feeding, meal preparation, linen changes, light housekeeping, medication reminder
4. Prepare and administer meals in accordance to client’s diet
5. Support life skills development, social engagement, and personal growth.
6. Develop and promote a safe environment for quality client care through adherence to established policies, procedures, and standards
7. Observe changes and report any changes to the Director of Nursing
8. Ensure client’s rights are adhered to
Requirements
- It is preferred that you have experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, or autism.
- Over 18 years of age
- Licensed driver with reliable transportation
- Auto insurance in accordance with the organization’s requirements if transporting clients
- Minimum one (1) year of documented experience preferred
- Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision after initial training
- Empathy for the needs of the client
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English and communicate effectively
- Treats clients, staff and the public with courtesy, respect and presents a positive public image
- Works as a team member
- Availability to work weekends is a plus
- Ensures confidentiality and security of the client’s medical information (HIPAA)
- Must be able to stand walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push and pull. Varied assistance is required depending on the mobility of the client. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Pay: Up to $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid orientation
- Paid training
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience supporting individuals with Autism?
- Are you over 18 year of age?
- Do you currently have auto insurance?
- On the Job description - which schedule letter were you interested in?
License/Certification:
- Drivers license (Required)
Work Location: In person
