RSS/DSS Full-Time for P.R. Group Home

JOB TITLE:   RSS/DSS Full-Time for P.R. Group Home    

Caring Matters will be hiring a full-time Residential Direct Support Staff for Pete Rose as follows:

Saturday 9:00 am – 7:00 pm

Sunday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm

Wednesday 2:30 pm – 12 am

Friday 2:30 pm – 9:00 pm

(TOTAL:  38 HOURS)

• Refer to the Job Description attached for complete responsibilities and duties.
• Applicants must have a valid Texas Driver’s License and a clear Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
• Hourly Rate:  $10.35

If you are interested in applying for this position:

Current Employees:  Complete an Internal Position Interest Form

New Applicants: 

In Person:  At 935 or 945 Pendale Rd. –Complete an application and provide a valid Texas Driver’s License, Social Security Card, and High School Diploma or GED and submit to Receptionist.

On-Line:   At www.caring-matters.com

POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

1. Assisting individuals in performing activities of daily living (i.e., grooming, eating, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, housekeeping), while promoting the achievement of maximum independence;
2. Educating and supporting individuals in all self-help skills, as well as skills deemed significant by the individual and his/her Interdisciplinary Team (IDT);
3. Implementing all treatment plans as determined and designated by the individual and IDT (i.e., Individual Support Plans, Training Objectives, Behavior Support Strategies, etc.);
4. Assistance with medications and performance of Nurse-delegated tasks;
5. Supervision of individual’s safety and security;
6. Advocating for individual’s rights;
7. Assisting individuals in attaining their goals;
8. Promoting positive self-concept through encouragement and positive reinforcement;
9. Communicating significant factors regarding each individual’s treatment to the person designated to coordinate services for the individual(s); and
10. Documenting individual’s daily activities, as well as recording progress or lack of progress pertaining to objectives and goals.

WORKSKILLS

1. Positive interpersonal skills
2. Good communication skills
3. Good written skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position may require high physical demands such as bending, lifting, and stretching (i.e., supporting adults in bathing, changing adult briefs, lifting/transferring non-ambulatory individuals

EXPERIENCE

1. 18 years of age
2. Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record
3. Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities (preferred)

QUALIFICATIONS

1. HS Diploma or Equivalent