ARE YOU DEDICATED AND CARING WITH A DESIRE TO HELP SOMEONE??

We are currently seeking Direct care staff to work Full Time , Part Time or on-call in a group home setting. We have a variety of shifts available in a variety of group homes throughout the greater New Orleans Metro Area, to include southshore, north shore, Tangipahoa, Terrebonne, Lafourche, Washington and St. Charles Parishes.

There is never a dull moment in Direct Care! We have a variety of unique schedules to fit your needs, whether you’re looking for a career , to pick up a few shifts, work with great colleagues supporting incredible clients, or to make a difference each day, ResCare has something for you.

Direct care staff are the lifeblood of our company. Whether you are taking a client out for pizza and bowling, helping them prepare a meal, or assisting with writing a letter to a family member, you are making a difference! You contribute to helping someone reach their highest level of independence, which is quite a feeling...and a responsibility not to be taken lightly.

Some things our direct care staff do in a day might include:
-Support persons served with their daily living (laundry, finances, recreation, meal preparation, transportation, personal hygiene, house work and chores, grocery shopping, various appointments)
-Foster positive relationships between persons served and their housemates
-Communicate important information with families, supervisors, co-workers and other professionals

-Properly document all services provided on a daily basis
-Ensure proper medication/therapies or other services are provided according to the "service plan" for that individual.

- Follow specific directions to ensure that all clients served reach and maintain optimum levels of mental an physical health.

- Direct Care Staff must be reliable and dedicated to their job.

To get started at ResCare:

Please contact the following supervisor in your area to fill out an application.  

For WestBank: Nicole at 504-367-5289 or Chrystal at 504-362-9526

For St. Charles Parish: Barbara at 985-652-3708

For Terrebonne or Lafourche Parishes: ( Thibodaux)Stephanie at 985-446-7605

                                                                        ( Thibodaux) Gay at 985-448-0752                         

                                                                         (Houma)Janice at 985-876-1498

                                                                         (Houma) Wallena at 985-876-1688

For Washington Parish (Bogalusa): Gwen at 985-735-7606 or Charlotte at 985-735-3065

                                    (Franklionton) : Barbara at 985-839-6671 or Cynthia at 985-839-5133

For Tangipahoa Parish: Shavonda at 225-567-9761 or Constance at 985-370-5953 or Ella at 985-419-2914.

For St.Francisville/ N. Baton Rouge/Jackson: Alsadie at 225-629-5505 or Brenda at 225-635-3698.

EOE M/F/D/V

Minimum age requirement is 18. Ability to communicate (verbal and written) with all levels of personnel internal and external to the company. Capable of working responsibly with confidential information.

Must be able to work as a part of a team and independently Must meet all agency requirements for pre-employment as required by ResCare and/or State regulations.

Must be able to attend week long mandatory training. Must have valid LA drivers license. Must be able to pass a criminal background check. Must be caring and dedicated with a strong work ethic.





Keywords: Managed Care, Care Giver, Direct Care, Care Provider, MRDD, Disabled, Home Care, DCP