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Direct Service Worker

prairieville, la • Posted 1 weeks ago
Onsite Full Time Bio & Pharmacology & Health

Job Overview

Island Home Care is a family run business owned and operated by husband and wife duo Chris and Brandi Rinaudo. Both have years of experience with medicine—Chris served in the US Navy and Brandi has been an RN for over 20 years. We aim to help others live their best life and pride ourselves on providing care and compassion to our clients. We strive to enhance the well‑being of our team members with employee benefits that evolve each year.

How It Works

Do you enjoy working alone in a home environment? No prior experience is required—we will train. Pick your shift! As one of the largest privately‑owned, locally‑run home‑care businesses in our area, we can offer many different shifts and locations to match your schedule.

Responsibilities

Caregivers work in the homes of clients who may need help to maintain their independence with the following tasks:

  • Light housekeeping
  • Meal preparation and/or eating
  • Grooming, bathing, and/or dressing
  • Hygiene
  • Mobility assistance
  • Medication reminders
  • Companionship and conversation
  • Appointments and errands

Qualities We Value

  • Friendly and loving
  • Compassionate
  • Respectful
  • Patient
  • Professional

Skills

  • Ability to work independently without constant supervision
  • Ability to pass state‑required training requirements*
  • Ability to climb one flight of stairs and enter various homes that may or may not be handicap‑accessible*
  • Commitment to adhere to health and safety standards
  • Ability to follow a unique plan of care for each client*
  • Time management
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
  • Good judgment, problem‑solving, and decision‑making
  • Strong ethics

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Mobile cellular device (some clients require physical mobility assistance up to 50 lbs.)
  • Ability to lift 10 lbs.
  • Reliable transportation

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Flexible schedules
  • Paid overtime
  • 10 paid holidays at 1.5x regular rate
  • Monthly incentive programs that can earn PAID TIME OFF

Alternate Terms: Direct Service Worker, CNA, aide, care, giver, health, assisted, living, senior, home, nursing, community, personal care aide, companion, personal assistant, PCA, personal care assistant

Salary: $9.00 – $11.00 per hour

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