Lead Aide - Stay Graceful

Are you a caring, passionate individual who wants to make a difference in someone's life?
JOIN OUR TEAM!
*There is an on-call rotation with this position. It includes 1 night a week, and every 3-5th weekend*
We expect unfailing honesty, respect for the dignity and individuality of human beings, and a commitment to professional services. With well trained, professional care providers like you, we know we can be exceptional in caring for clients who want to Stay Graceful!
Responsibilities:

• Provides direct supervision and daily care of Stay Graceful clients primarily in their home environment.
• Implements and maintains a professional and caring relationship with all clients; providing reliable care, limit setting and boundaries while demonstrating understanding of the clients’ needs at all times.
• Plans and participates in activities with the clients as outlined in the care plan.
• Attends and actively participates in weekly team meetings, group supervision, and completes in-service hours annually as required by state regulations.
• Maintains a professional, courteous and helpful relationship with clients family and other primary social supporters
• Adheres to Stay Graceful’s Standard Operations Procedures and South Dakota State
• Regulations/Administrative Rules relating to in-home care.
• Assures all clients, coworkers and family members are treated equally and with respect.
• Responsible for the quality of services and completion of necessary in-home care duties and related training including:

*Medication Management
*CPR training
*First Aid training
*Training in life skills and other care techniques and adherence to these techniques
*Daily care support may include assisting clients in household cleaning, laundry, cooking meals, grocery shopping, communicating with family and friends, and personal grooming.
*Completes and/or assures completion of necessary documentation and reports by the work day.

• Knowledgeable and reflect Stay Graceful’s Mission Statement, Core Values and Vision Statement.
• Each In-Home Care Provider is expected to meet Stay Graceful’s Code of Conduct, Professionalism, and Ethics.

Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Equivalencies:
No degree required. Applicable experience strongly preferred in Human Services or a related field. Applicants with excellent abilities in communication via email, Word, and medical records preferred. All candidates must have (or qualify to obtain) a current South Dakota driver’s license, proof of insurance and be cleared through the Division of Criminal Investigation.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to perform duties as outlined above including lifting 10-20 lbs.
Continual standing and walking during shift.
Continual talking in person or on the phone during shift.
Ability to perform duties as outlined above including lifting 10-20 lbs.
Will occasionally encounter toxic chemicals during shift.
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants who have been charged with a DUI within the past 5 years or have ever been charged with a violent crime or felony are ineligible for employment with Stay Graceful.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed