Personal Care Aide

Location: Cadet, MO

Schedule: 5 Hours per week, with potential for increased hours

Why you’ll love this position: This is a rewarding career assisting adults and children with developmental disabilities in their homes with their daily living skills and participation in community activities. By joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a developmental disability, so they have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities.

What you’ll do:

• Transporting individuals to appointments and activities.
• Assisting individuals with daily living and hygiene tasks such as feeding, bathing, shaving, dressing and other related tasks.
• Observing, reporting and recording changes in the physical condition, behavior response and emotional status of individuals.
• Participating in activities with the individuals such as shopping, walks, picnics, going to the movies and other activities.
• Reporting to work on time and as scheduled.
• Requires lifting and the ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Other duties as assigned.

All you’ll need for success:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years old.
• Possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and car insurance.
• CPR Certified
• Pass a background screening.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work with individuals with physical or mental illness, intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities and/or the geriatric populations.
• Ability to learn first aid, emergency treatments, behavioral interventions, and techniques, as trained.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records/charts.

More reasons to love this position:

• Competitive pay and flexible scheduling.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan with employer contribution.
• PTO and overtime/holiday pay.
• A supportive, faith minded team that celebrates excellence and compassion.