Direct Support Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Job Summary :

Direct Support Counselor is desired to work in the Marysville home of a 47-year-old woman who requires 24-hour supported living services. Candidates will work with a 5-member, female mandated, team. Full or part-time hours are available.

Our client thrives on her daily routine yet also enjoys impromptu outings and being participant of her community. She is non-verbal, with significant physical disabilities, and limited cognitive abilities. Paid training is included.

Responsibilities and duties include :

• providing mobility support,
• promoting positive : mental, physical, and nutritional health
• observing, monitoring and recording clients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, and weight
• healthy communication with clients, relatives and other caregiving assistants
• personal care, including infection prevention and control, food, personal hygiene and overall reassurance, comfort and safety
• performing household chores and ordering supplies

Please reply if you enjoy learning and working in a collaborative, symbiotic team environment, that provides and expects a high-quality level of care.

Compensation and Benefits :

Starting pay is $23.05 per hour. Full-time employees receive medical and dental benefits, paid vacation and sick leave, holiday bonus pay, and 401(k) options.

Scheduling :

Parkview provides 24-hour care including weekends and holidays.

Training :

New counselors will complete 75+ hours of training which will include : Orientation & Safety, Core Basic Fundamentals of Caregiving, Nurse Delegation, First Aid & CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens, Parkview Policies & Procedures training, Direct Support Staff with then be required to complete 12 hours of continuing education annually. New employees must also pass a fingerprint criminal background check.

Requirements :