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Direct Care Workers

Options4U

Hammond, Louisiana

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Case Management, Certified Case Manager (CCM), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Cook Dishes, Customer Support/Service, Delivery Driving, Developmental Disabilities, Diversity, Driver's License, Espresso Making, Fast Food, Healthcare, Home Care, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Insurance, Laundry, Leadership, Life Insurance, Mentoring, Nonprofit, Nursing Home, Personal Care, Project/Program Management, Registered Nurse (RN), Reimbursement, Retail, Social Work, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Warehousing
LOCATION
Hammond, Louisiana
POSTED
4 days ago
Direct Care Worker
Hammond, LA
 
Pay: $10.50 per hour - $13.50 per hour 
Various FT and PT shifts
 
 
About Us:
OPTIONS, a non-profit agency, is dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to lead fulfilling lives within their communities. We are currently seeking compassionate individuals to join our team as Direct Care Workers. Multiple positions are available, offering flexibility in shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.
 

Why Join OPTIONS:

  • Meaningful work that makes a difference: Witness the positive impact you have on individuals' lives and contribute to a more inclusive community.
  • Supportive and collaborative environment: Be part of a team that values your contributions and provides ongoing training and mentorship.
  • Competitive pay and benefits: Enjoy a full-part or part-time schedule with $10.50 - $11.00 per hour, additional pay on weekends, paid training, supplemental insurance, and overtime opportunities.
 

Ready to make a real difference?

Apply today! We are eager to meet passionate individuals who want to join our mission and help empower people with disabilities.

 

General Caregiver Responsibilities:

  • Personal Care: Assist with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Companionship: Provide emotional support, engage in conversation, and participate in social activities.
  • Transportation: Accompany the individual to appointments, errands, and social events.
  • Household Tasks: Assist with light housekeeping chores, such as meal preparation, laundry, and grocery shopping.
  • Additional Duties: Other duties as assigned.
 
Requirements:
  • Must be at least 18 years old,
  • Must have a clear driving record,
  • Must be a licensed driver (Required),
  • Must have transportation to and for work (Required),
  • Must have a clear criminal background,
  • Must pass a drug screen.
 
License/Certification:
  • Driver's License (Required)

Schedules Available:
  • 8 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • Flex shifts
  • Monday to Friday
  • 7 days on / 7 days off
  • Day Shift
  • Evening Shift
  • Overnight Shift
  • Weekends
  • Holidays
 
Benefits:
  • Paid Holidays,
  • Paid Training,
  • Additional Pay on Weekends,
  • Overtime Opportunities,
  • Mileage Reimbursement,
  • Paid Time Off for Full-time Staff,
  • Health/Dental/Vision for Eligible Staff,
  • 403b Retirement and Match,
  • Supplemental Plans - Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, Short-Term Disability,
  • A Rewarding Career Helping People with Developmental Disabilities Live and Work in the Community!
 
Tired of working at McDonalds, Burger King, Taco Bell, and all the other places? Leave fast food behind for a rewarding career and come make a difference by helping people!
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To learn more about OPTIONS, visit our website at https://options4u.org/join-our-team
 
 
OPTIONS is a non-profit agency in Hammond, LA that helps people with disabilities live and work in the community. We're actively seeking dedicated individuals to join our team. While experience in caregiving, home health, direct support, healthcare, group homes, and personal care is valuable, we're open to candidates with diverse backgrounds.
 
 
If you have experience as a program manager, case manager, registered nurse, direct care supervisor, or qualified intellectual disability professional (QIDP), your skills are highly regarded. We also appreciate candidates with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) qualifications and backgrounds in social work, supervision, management, and leadership roles.
 
 
Your experience in various fields such as nursing homes, retail, warehouse, hospitality, teaching, and human services is considered an asset. Whether you've worked as a cashier, intern, barista, store clerk, delivery driver, lifeguard, babysitter, team member, or in-home caregiver, your skills in support, quick service, fast food, and customer service are valuable to us. We also welcome veterans, retirees, substitutes, advocates, and individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives, we encourage you to apply to join our team.
 
 
OPTIONS provides equal opportunity to all persons. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
 
 
OPTIONS Mission
OPTIONS helps people with disabilities live and work in the community.
 
 
OPTIONS Vision
OPTIONS will continue as the premier provider of opportunities that enables people with disabilities to be valued, respected, and integral members of the community.
 
 
OPTIONS Core Values
Respect - Communication - Team Work - Dependability

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