Resident Specialist / Caregiver (Entry Level)

Job Details

Level

Entry

Job Location

NORWOOD, MA

Position Type

Per Diem

Education Level

High School

Salary Range

$17.00 - $17.00

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

Job Shift

Swing

Job Category

Nonprofit - Social Services

Do you want to make a difference? Our Team Members make a difference in the lives of those we serve every day! A career at Mainstay not only helps you achieve your goals, but it will also help others achieve theirs!

Mainstay Supportive Housing and Home Care, Inc. provides human service and housing programs across Massachusetts, including permanent supportive housing and compassionate, person-centered home care. Our programs have helped hundreds of people live productive and stable lives in their own communities every day for all of these years. Mainstay was founded in 1975 to provide services to people with mental illness, and our mandate has since expanded to cover a variety of vulnerable populations, including low-income elders; people with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities; and the recently homeless.

We are seeking a kind, friendly, caring and dependable candidate to work Per Diem as a Resident Specialist / Caregiver. The position is entry level and provides 1-hour blocks of 1:1 care for residents in Norwood or Walpole, MA. We have weekday and weekend shifts available. Residents have Mental Health support needs and sometimes physical/intellectual disabilities. 1:1 care duty is provided in the clients apartment.

This position is available immediately and is entry level. If you have little past experience but the skills and personality characteristics listed, please apply! We will train you on all areas of the position.

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• Report any health or behavioral status changes of the Resident to the supervisor.
• Provide companionship to the Resident, doing something mindful and fun, recreational during daily visits.
• Maintain daily service logs and track progress of the residents care plan goals.
• Prepare dinner for/with Resident and follow correct dietary plan.
• Coach residents in completing Activities of Daily Living including medication reminders, personal hygiene, making meals and housekeeping.
• Have fun, upbeat, genuine interactions with the residents, staff team, property management team and family members.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• 1- 3 years experience working with individuals with disabilities in a residential setting, preferred, but not required.
• Valid drivers license with reliable transportation.
• Proof of Covid Vaccination
• CPR and First Aid certifications (or ability to pass within the first 30 days of employment).

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Be a team player
• Understand that you and others will make mistakes. Learn from them.
• Ability to use good judgement for all your decisions and keep appropriate matters confidential.
• Basic computer literacy, including the ability to record data, use electronic time and attendance software and receive and send electronic mail.
• Ask for help when needed and be willing to help others
• Represent Mainstay to the community and outside stakeholders with integrity.
• Share your ideas, opinions, and thoughts when appropriate
• Be open to ideas, new experiences, and new ways of doing things
• Be enthusiastic with Residents

Mainstay Supportive Housing & Home Care, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. EOE/Veterans/Disabled and values a diverse workforce.