Adeo is a non-profit organization that supports people with brain injuries in residential settings. The work we do helps our residents take their place as full citizens of their community. Our Residential Brain Injury programs provide support to our residents with brain injuries so they may lead lives as independently as possible.
Hiring Direct Care Providers
We seek motivated and compassionate individuals to join the incredible team of Direct Care Providers for Stephens Farm at Adeo. Forming relationships with residents and working with a committed staff are among the highlights of the job. We also offer competitive pay, paid time off, and benefits including company contributions to a 401(k) to help employees save for retirement.
Previous experience providing direct care is preferred but not required – we provide training for all new hires. Most importantly, these roles require teamwork, communication, and consistency. If you enjoy building meaningful relationships, enhancing the lives of people with disabilities, and working closely with others, please consider applying!
We are looking for full-time Direct Care Providers (DCP) for the following shifts:
Day Shift: 7 am – 3 pm
QMAP Evening Shift: 3 pm – 11 pm
Overnight Shift: 11 pm – 7 am
Pay Range: $17.00 – $18.00 per hour
Duties and Responsibilities
Direct Care
- Collaboratively respond to resident and staff needs in a direct, timely, and supportive manner
- Provide services to meet residents’ individual needs – this may include personal care, meals, housekeeping, laundry, activities and engagement.
- Reinforce boundaries with residents according to individual care plans and redirect behaviors when necessary
- Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of care provided, including taking vital signs and performing range of motion exercises
- Ensure overall safety, cleanliness, and sanitation of the facility to provide a safe, clean, hazard-free environment
- Communicate pertinent changes, critical information, and feedback about resident care or program operations with other staff and/or managers
- Engage with residents in ways that nurture positive relationships, mutual respect, and understanding within a residential environment, including ensuring access to common areas and residents’ ability to make informed choices to the greatest extent possible
- Lead or assist with resident groups or activities
- Be present, prepared, and on-time for each shift and provide care until relieved by oncoming staff
- Regularly check email and text messages for important correspondence and respond when necessary
- Take on additional shifts to cover others when necessary and available
- Participate in mandatory staff trainings, including CPR and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training
- Comply with all company policies regarding privacy, confidentiality, and mandatory reporting
Community Engagement
- Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with residents, family, staff, and community
- Support residents to make and keep commitments that support their physical and mental health
- Foster opportunities for residents to connect with the community in meaningful ways
Benefits for Employees Who Work At Least 24 hours/week
- Accrued paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (eligible after 60 days)
- 401(k) with company contributions up to 3.5% (eligible after 60 days)
- Paid training to include, Crisis Prevention, CPR/First Adi, QMAP.
Minimum Qualifications for DCP Roles
- Enthusiasm for interacting with and supporting others, especially people with disabilities
- Experience working collaboratively on a team
- Self-awareness and ability to use clear, direct language to build and support healthy relationships
- Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete tasks under dynamic conditions without direct supervision
- Comfort using technology (such as Electronic Medical Records, tablets and smartphones)
- Ability to be trained on how to support residents with brain injuries
- Consistent availability for weekend shifts on Saturdays and Sundays
Preferred Qualifications
- At least 6 months professional care experience
- Previous experience supporting people with disabilities and traumatic brain injury
Additional Requirements
- Proficiency speaking, reading, and writing in English
- Possess visual and auditory acuity
- Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds at shoulder height, and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Physical ability to push, pull, stand, walk, reach, sit, twist, bend, crouch, use stairs, and frequently exert up to 10 pounds of force
- Valid driver’s license
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to access the Internet (i.e., for checking email)
- Proof of up-to-date COVID vaccination prior to hire
- Proof of immunizations within 30 days after hire: e.g., Tuberculosis tests, flu shot, Hep B
Working At Adeo
At Adeo, we are passionate about our mission and creating an organizational culture that is supportive, inclusive, and people-centered for our employees and those we serve. We believe diversity among our team members is critical to fulfilling our mission. Therefore, we seek to recruit, hire, and retain the most talented people from a diverse pool of candidates.
We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal history, consistent with legal requirements.
Expected hours: No less than 16 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend