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**HIRING Weekend Floaters (Work the hours YOU choose)**
**(Positions available in Huntsville, Decatur, Gadsden, Athens)**
**Position Overview:**
- Pay Starting at $10 Per Hour
- Work up to 24 hours per weekend
- Pick Any Shift Friday - Sunday ( Must work a minimum of 12 hours/1 Shift per weekend)
**Company Overview:**
At **Ability Plus**, our mission is Enabling Lives & Dreams... **Ability Plus** offers a community-inclusive home environment to individuals with intellectual disabilities. Ability Plus is seeking people who are enthusiastic, caring, capable and want to make a positive difference for residents and care recipients. We offer a supportive team environment and career development opportunities.
**Summary:**
We are seeking Weekend Floaters. Our weekend floater position was created to fit with your hectic schedule. Weekend floaters can work up to 24 hours per weekend but must work a minimum of 12 hours per weekend (1 shift). This is a great way to enter the healthcare world! The Direct Care Staff is responsible for the care, training and supervision as required of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
* Assists in providing self-care and training as directed by the Individualized Support Plan or Behavioral Support Plan as documented. (such as bathing, dressing, toileting, eating, etc.)
* Assists with therapeutic treatments to residents with intellectual disabilities (such as physical exercises, occupational arts and crafts, recreational games, etc.)
* Converses with residents to reinforce positive behaviors and promote social interaction.
* Prepares/serves meals and eats with residents.
* Include residents in community outings and promote community inclusion.
* Accompanies residents on shopping trips and counsels residents in purchase of personal items.
* Observes and documents residents' behaviors
* May give medications as prescribed by a doctor.
* May train parents or guardians in care of deinstitutionalized residents.
* Maintain and submit accurate timesheets and communication logs, etc.
* Carry out direction given by line of management.
**EDUCATION/BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:**
* High School Diploma or GED
* Valid U.S. driver's license or Official State ID
* Acceptable background check.
**NECESSARY SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES** - The ability to:
* Ability to communicate, write and prepare complete, concise and clear reports.
* Ability to perform housekeeping duties.
* Ability to intervene during crisis situations.
* Adequate vision and hearing to be able to supervise clients as required.
* Ability to remain awake, aware and alert during working hours and work independently.
* Dependable
* Committed to the daily care and quality of life of the consumers of Ability-Plus
**PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:**
* Working conditions are normal for a home health care environment.
* Work may require ongoing weekend and evening work.
* Work will require frequent local driving.
* Work requires ongoing interaction with intellectually disabled clients.
* Work can require frequent walking, standing, bending and lifting up to the weight of an adult
Requirements:
Direct Care Staff provide personal care to individuals with intellectual disabilities in a residential setting. Duties include but are not limited to: assisting residents with personal hygiene, daily living activities, documenting behavior and assisting with medications. ALL applicants must present a high school diploma/GED, Valid Driver's License, proof of valid auto insurance and successfully complete the E-Verify process. All Applicants MUST PASS a drug test, background check, TB test and have a clean driving record.
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