In-Home Caregiver

Vibrant LLC•Pleasant Valley Township, IA

15d•$14 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

Vibrant is seeking a compassionate in-home caregiver to support clients in maintaining or gaining independence in their own homes. Clients may be older adults or people of any age with intellectual or physical disabilities. The role may also be titled Direct Support Professional (DSP), and duties vary according to each client’s needs. Caregivers provide support with household tasks, meals, shopping, transportation, personal care, companionship, and community activities. They may also coach and teach clients in working toward goals involving social and behavioral functioning, coping skills, self-advocacy, confidence, relationships, and safe boundaries. The position offers paid training, paid intervisit travel time, a flexible schedule based on caregiver availability, and an optional self-scheduling arrangement with the ability to reschedule visits. Weekends are not required unless chosen, and there is no on-call duty. The company also offers regular performance reviews, supportive office staff, and a 401(k) with company match after one year of service.

Requirements

Must have car insurance.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

Provide housekeeping, cleaning, and laundry assistance.
Prepare meals and cook.
Shop for groceries for or with the client.
Provide transportation and run errands.
Assist with personal care and bathing.
Provide companionship.
Accompany clients to community places and help them socialize.
Engage clients in activities such as games and memory books.
Coach, discuss, roleplay, and teach to support client goals, including social and behavioral functioning, coping skills, self-advocacy, confidence building, relationship building, and safe boundaries.
Record daily care notes.
Report significant client changes to the Agency office.