Caregiver- Weekends Full Time and Part Time - Key Training Center

NEW STARTING PAY $15.00-$16.50 and up.

We have Full or Part-time positions in all 3 Shifts available

AND weekend shifts with pay differentials.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Medical Florida Blue, Dental Guardian, Vision Guardian, Life Insurance, and Supplemental critical, accident, cancer, hospital indemnity, college tuition, and 401K for fulltime employees.
• Location -Save gas and toll money on commuting as we try to provide a work environment as close to your home as possible.
• Flexibility - We understand how difficult it can be to find a job that balances your time with school, kids, or other priorities. We'll do our best to provide flexible options that work with your schedule.
• Paid Time Off - Employees earn PTO and sick pay each check, as well as holiday time.
• Employee Recognition Programs - From performance recognition, employee of the month bonuses, employee of the year bonuses, executive director's awards, above and beyond awards, and retention recognition bonuses.

A caregiver helps adults with developmental disabilities live a better life. Our clients live in group homes and apartments all over Citrus County, giving you opportunities to save time and money by working locally. Come and start your NEW career with us.

The Key Training Center established in Citrus county over 56 years ago. The Key is recognized as one of the Premier Providers in the United States serving the intellectually developmental disabled community, as well as one of the oldest Premier Providers in the State of Florida. We continue to grow as an organization to provide residential, adult training, dementia and Alzheimer's daycare, and other programs to multiple clients.

CAREGIVER RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a caregiver at the Key, you'll build relationships, improve the quality of life and serve our clients in need of love and care. Your goal will be to help individuals enjoy life by helping them perform their simple daily functions; meal prep, light exercise, local transportation, social interactions and housekeeping. Your compassion and diligence as a caregiver will bring joy into the lives of the clients you work with and help them feel encouraged, involved and loved.

• Assisting with personal care, which may include helping with grooming, dressing, some bathroom functions, bathing, and sometimes feeding help.
• Providing emotional support and encouragement to perform necessary tasks.
• Providing mobility assistance may be required, for example helping the client in and out of bed, a chair, or a wheelchair.
• Following a prescribed healthcare plan, which may include assisting with exercise and administering medication.
• Transporting or escorting the client to medical and other appointments.
• Monitoring and reporting changes in health, behavior, and needs.
• Ensuring the client's home is organized according to their needs and that safety measures are in place. You may also be expected to assist with housework.

CAREGIVER REQUIREMENTS:

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• One-year caregiving experience working professionally, or personally with family/friends, or volunteering with an organization.
• A valid driver's license with a safe driver rating.
• A positive professional and supportive attitude.
• A willingness to work flexible hours, which may include night shifts.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

Our goal at the Key is to work hard to provide Kindness, Love, Dignity and Respect to each one of our over 300 clients. Please consider us when you decide to make a change or start a new career. We are more than just a business company; we are an organization with heart.

Key Training Center provides equal employment opportunities to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.