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About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and a record of responsible driving behavior.
• Ability to travel and/or operate a vehicle for up to 20% of the time spent working in this position.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Availability to work a consistent weekend day.

Responsibilities

• Assist, guide, and encourage clients with activities of daily living, community living skills, and personalized rehabilitation goals.
• Assist with medication administration as assigned, monitor nutrition plans, and prepare well-balanced meals daily.
• Support clients through challenging situations and implement behavior management plans while maintaining professional boundaries and mutual trust.
• Observe changes in clients’ behavioral, emotional, cognitive, or physical conditions and alert the treatment team.
• Safely transport and accompany clients to medical appointments, group outings, errands, and recreational activities.
• Complete required shift documentation, including daily data sheets, goal sheets, vital/seizure flow sheets, supervision checklists, and incident reports, in compliance with CARF, state, and federal standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and welcoming living environment in alignment with licensing requirements.
• Participate in shift hand-offs, review operational communications, and collaborate with family members, care teams, and leadership.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• Short- and long-term disability options.
• Tuition assistance programs and continuing education support.
• CNA and CNA II tuition reimbursement program.
• Employee referral bonus program.