Adult Village Apartment Caregiver

Damar Services • Indianapolis, IN

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Damar is seeking a caregiver to provide care and support to adult clients living in its Damar Villages. The role includes supervising and caring for clients, managing crises, promoting appropriate social behaviors, and supporting clients in reaching their maximum potential. The position is on-site in Indianapolis, Indiana, and is listed as full-time. The advertised weekend schedule is Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; the preferred shift may not be available at the time of application.

The position requires the physical ability and mobility to perform essential functions, including prolonged standing or sitting; occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and twisting; and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds. The employee must also be able to travel to other locations, communicate effectively, attend regularly, and recognize and respond appropriately to client behaviors, staff instructions, safety concerns, and emergencies. The environment may involve aggressive, self-injurious, sexually maladaptive, elopement, or other unpredictable behaviors. Essential functions must be performed satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Provide formal proof of a high school diploma or GED.
• Have a valid Indiana driver’s license and a driving record that meets the eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier for positions requiring driving.
• Have no felony convictions, substantiated charges of neglect, or other disqualifying criminal convictions.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and physical.
• Favorably meet and maintain Damar’s background-screening requirements.
• Meet the physical and communication requirements of the essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing clients’ daily living, self-help, and social skills.
• Help maintain a safe and healthy environment.
• Support clients with their community-based goals.
• Respond to and manage crisis situations.
• Supervise and care for adult clients, promote appropriate social behaviors, and support their potential.
• Maintain regular and acceptable attendance.

Benefits

• Damar Advantage discounts at Damar Health Services and Damar Pharmacy.
• Comprehensive training in verbal intervention and physical management techniques.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Up to $5,000 per year in tuition assistance.
• 401(k) retirement plan participation.
• Damar-provided life insurance and additional voluntary options.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance options.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED