Caregiver - Polk County
About The Position
Your heart. Their growth. Make a real difference by supporting individuals with disabilities Position: Caregiver Starting Wage: $22.00 - $24.00 /hour Location: Polk County Schedules Available: Weekdays / Weekends Daytime / Evenings Part-time & Full-time opportunities 🌻 Who We’re Looking For 18 years or older with 1 or more years of care experience CPR and First Aid certified or willing to get certified Own a smartphone Legal U.S. work authorization and background check Driver’s license and insurance for some roles 🌻 Preferences We support individuals with a wide range of needs. Experience in any of the areas below is preferred and will be considered during the matching process. 🌻 Behavioral Support Experience OIS / crisis intervention training Pica Physical aggressive behaviors Verbal aggressive behaviors Elopement / wandering Property destruction Impulsivity or safety-awareness challenges De-escalation and redirection techniques Trauma-informed care Behavior plan implementation 🌻 Medical / Clinical Support Experience Medication administration G-tube care Catheter care Seizure monitoring and response Diabetes care (blood sugar checks, insulin support) Feeding assistance (including modified diets) Mobility support / transfers Experience following medical protocols and documentation 🌻 Why Join Us? We go beyond care. We inspire growth, foster genuine connections, and create moments that truly matter. Every day, we empower individuals to thrive and make a lasting impact in their lives. 🌻 What You’ll Do Every day is different - and that’s what makes this role so rewarding! You’ll be there to help our members live full, independent, and joyful lives by: Supporting Daily Living - From helping with meals, bathing, or getting ready for the day, you’ll provide care that helps members feel confident and comfortable. Encouraging Independence - Join members on walks, shopping trips, or community outings, helping them connect with the world around them. Building Life Skills - Teach and model everyday skills like cooking, managing money, and understanding social cues - empowering members to grow and thrive. Keeping Things on Track - Follow care plans, offer medication reminders, and document progress so our team can celebrate every milestone together. 🌻 Perks Benefits: 24/7 Virtual Healthcare Program Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Pet Insurance Flexible Spending Account Employer-Paid and Voluntary Life Insurance Options 401(k) match after 90 days Paid Time Off Thrive Bonus – Earn extra rewards and cash bonuses when you work 35+ hours per week 11 Holidays paid at time and a half if worked Home Office & Commuter reimbursements are available for Full-Time Caregivers who qualify. Language Skills Reimbursement – Full-Time employees can learn Spanish or ASL and get reimbursed! 🌻 Compassionate care for all ages is what we provide - making a difference on purpose is what we do! 🌻 Need help applying? Email [email protected] Together, we grow. Invite others to join our mission at KIDSNW.ORG/CAREERS — Thank you for sharing!
Requirements
- 18 years or older with 1 or more years of care experience
- CPR and First Aid certified or willing to get certified
- Own a smartphone
- Legal U.S. work authorization and background check
- Driver’s license and insurance for some roles
Nice To Haves
- OIS / crisis intervention training
- Pica
- Physical aggressive behaviors
- Verbal aggressive behaviors
- Elopement / wandering
- Property destruction
- Impulsivity or safety-awareness challenges
- De-escalation and redirection techniques
- Trauma-informed care
- Behavior plan implementation
- Medication administration
- G-tube care
- Catheter care
- Seizure monitoring and response
- Diabetes care (blood sugar checks, insulin support)
- Feeding assistance (including modified diets)
- Mobility support / transfers
- Experience following medical protocols and documentation
Responsibilities
- Supporting Daily Living - From helping with meals, bathing, or getting ready for the day, you’ll provide care that helps members feel confident and comfortable.
- Encouraging Independence - Join members on walks, shopping trips, or community outings, helping them connect with the world around them.
- Building Life Skills - Teach and model everyday skills like cooking, managing money, and understanding social cues - empowering members to grow and thrive.
- Keeping Things on Track - Follow care plans, offer medication reminders, and document progress so our team can celebrate every milestone together.
Benefits
- 24/7 Virtual Healthcare Program
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Pet Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employer-Paid and Voluntary Life Insurance Options
- 401(k) match after 90 days
- Paid Time Off
- Thrive Bonus – Earn extra rewards and cash bonuses when you work 35+ hours per week
- 11 Holidays paid at time and a half if worked
- Home Office & Commuter reimbursements are available for Full-Time Caregivers who qualify.
- Language Skills Reimbursement – Full-Time employees can learn Spanish or ASL and get reimbursed!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
