Client Support Aid PT - Oakwood GH

Unison Behavioral Health • Blackshear, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Client Support Aid works with developmentally delayed adult females in a group home setting. The role provides training in activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, personal hygiene, feeding, toileting, and transferring, as well as community-based social skills.

The position also includes household care such as meal preparation, laundry, bed making, housecleaning, simple home repairs, and yard care. The aid helps with medical appointments and therapeutic exercises, and assists with or supervises self-administration of medication or proxy care. Daily documentation is required, so computer and typing skills are necessary.

This part-time position is scheduled for 29 hours per week. Hours vary and may include night shifts and holiday work. The hourly rate is $16.25. The position is open until filled and may close once a satisfactory applicant pool is reached.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years old to apply.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record with fewer than 6 points.
• Six months of social service experience.
• Must be able to lift with no restrictions for client care.
• Proficiency with computers; computer and typing skills are needed for daily documentation.
• Ability to observe and monitor participants’ behavior.
• Ability to train participants in routine daily living skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to participate in supportive guidance.
• Only female applicants will be considered due to the nature of the position.

Nice To Haves

• CNA certification preferred.
• Experience with home visiting and/or working with the developmentally delayed population is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Train participants in activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, personal hygiene, feeding, toileting, and transferring.
• Provide community-based social skills training.
• Complete household tasks, including meal preparation, laundry, bed making, housecleaning, simple home repairs, and yard care.
• Help participants attend medical appointments.
• Assist with therapeutic exercises.
• Assist with or supervise self-administration of medication or proxy care.
• Complete daily documentation.
• Observe and monitor participants’ behavior.
• Provide supportive guidance.

What This Job Offers

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