DIRECT SUPPORT STAFF (MARIETTA, COBB COUNTY AREAS) PART-TIME

Positive Care's corporate office is located in Stockbridge, Georgia. The company has existed for 20 years and has experienced increased growth year after year. We are a company that, at our foundation, thrive off three essential pilars: Compassion, Integrity, Loyalty and Commitment.

We pride ourselves on providing a culture for our employees to thrive and meet their personal and professional goals. Our employees are allowed to demonstrate their leadership qualities and ingenuity.

The primary function of this role is to provide Companion Sitter - or Direct Support and related service to the individual in their home.These tasks include:

• Assisting with household chores ( cleaning, changing linens, trash disposal)
• Assisting with walking, exercise or ambulation, if needed
• Assisting with activities if daily living if needed ( toileting aid, bathing and personal grooming)
• Assisting with grocery shopping
• Assisting with preparing meals and snacks
• Assistance with reminders and monitoring medication
• Assist with scheduling appointments

• High School Diploma or GED
• First Aid and CPR certification required
• CNA/ PCT certification preferred but not required
• Must be familiar with and previously trained in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
• Must have a minimum of two (2) years of RECENT experience in a health related field,day program services, home health care, or working with individuals with developmental disabilities. Must be able to provide references and contacts of previous employers.
• Above average communication skills: orally and written
• Must have reliable transportation and be willing to transport individuals as needed
• Must be able to work independently without direct supervision
• Must be willing to write/type documentation
• Must be familiar with Therap documentation system
• Must be creative and willing to think outside the box
• Must have the ability to utilize effective decision making
• Must be able to work cooperatively with individuals and their family
• Must be able to properly follow procedures and emergency protocol
• Must be willing to complete FBI- Background check it will be required through GA Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities if offered the position
• Must be willing to complete a TB test/ Physical
• Must possess valid driver's license and insurance and willing to provide a Motor Vehicle Report.
• Must be willing and able to follow ALL COVID-19 guidelines in accordance to recommendations from the CDC and the policies of GA DBHDD

THIS IS A PART-TIME WEEKDAY POSITION

HOURS ARE MONDAY-FRIDAY 4 PM-8 PM

PAY IS 15.25 /hr

DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE NOT A SERIOUS CANDIDATE WITH RECENT EXPERIENCE IN THIS FIELD

MUST BE FLEXIBLE AND WILLING TO WORK ADDITIONAL HRS IF NEEDED

MUST BE ABLE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES AND POLICIES OF THE AGENCY

MAY BE REQUIRED TO TAKE COVID TESTS TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF ALL INDIVIDUALS SERVED AND EMPLOYEES

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.