Lead Caregiver Position - Stay Graceful
Rapid City, SD
About the Job
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
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Rapid City, SD: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
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