Direct Support Counselor

Job Summary:

Direct Support Counselor is desired to work in the Marysville home of a 46-year-old woman who requires 24-hour supported living services. Candidates will work with a 5-member, female mandated, team. Full or part-time hours are available.

Our client thrives on her daily routine yet also enjoys impromptu outings and being participant of her community. She is non-verbal, with significant physical disabilities, and limited cognitive abilities. Paid training is included.

Responsibilities and duties include:

· providing mobility support,

· promoting positive: mental, physical, and nutritional health

· observing, monitoring and recording clients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, and weight

· healthy communication with clients, relatives and other caregiving assistants

· personal care, including infection prevention and control, food, personal hygiene and overall reassurance, comfort and safety

· performing household chores and ordering supplies

Please reply if you enjoy learning and working in a collaborative, symbiotic team environment, that provides and expects a high-quality level of care.

Compensation and Benefits:

Starting pay is $22.05 per hour. Full-time employees receive medical and dental benefits, paid vacation and sick leave, holiday bonus pay, and 401(k) options.

Scheduling:

Parkview provides 24-hour care including weekends and holidays. A full-time schedule consists of any combination of the following shifts: 8:00AM-1:00PM, 8:00AM- 1:00PM, or 1:00PM-11:00 PM. Also, (1) overnight shift is available during the hours of 11:00PM to 8:00AM.

Training:

New counselors will complete 75+ hours of training which will include: Orientation & Safety, Core Basic Fundamentals of Caregiving, Nurse Delegation, First Aid & CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens, Parkview Policies & Procedures training, and receive a Home Care Aide Certification. Direct Support Staff with then be required to complete 12 hours of continuing education annually.. New employees must also pass a fingerprint criminal background check.