Position Details
Do you have experience working direct care in the mental health field and working with vulnerable adults?
We have a newly-vacant, Part-Time opportunity at one of our Muskegon, MI locations . Welcome to Samaritas Nation!
Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services our faith-based company provides.
APPLY TODAY! #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve!
This is a Part-Time ROLE that pays $15.10 per hour, $11.40 base wage, $2.35 pass through wage, and $1.35 incentive pay through 12/31/21.
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Job Summary
Provides direct hands-on care and assistance in daily living to individuals living within assigned homes.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide hands-on care and assistance to persons served including, but not limited to, mobility, lifting, transferring, bathing, personal hygiene and grooming, laundry, meal preparation and mealtime assistance.
Assist persons served with activities in daily living including, but not limited to, household tasks, communication skills, and activities in the community.
Assist in development of individuals' social and recreational interests and skills through appropriate modeling and supportive activities.
Complete and document consumer's home-based programs as written by Community Mental Health (CMH) personnel.
Provide care and complete duties in compliance with Adult Foster Care Licensing rules for the State of Michigan.
Completion of "in-home" training, including CMH required training.
Pass medications in accordance with Person Centered Plan.
Cooperate with other Center staff to assist in meeting the needs of individuals in the Center.
Transport individuals and drive agency vehicle as needed; assure basic cleanliness and care of vehicle.
Assist in creating opportunities for persons served with outside entities for volunteer and work opportunities.
Job Qualifications
Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification
High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
Attain and maintain all required certifications and training (i.e., CPR, First Aid, Blood borne Pathogens, etc.).
Experience
Direct care experience in a mental health field or working with vulnerable adults preferred.
At Samaritas, we ask you to join us - to "Be The Rock That Starts The Ripple". A ripple of transformation in the individual lives of the 15,000 people we help each year, and a ripple of positive change throughout our community. Our team is growing at Samaritas! We are seeking more Rocks to join our team. We are always looking for additional employees who want to make a big impact and have a lot of fun doing so as part of an enthusiastic, collaborative team. We want you to be our rock!
We walk with people in need, offering hope and compassion while upholding their dignity, advocating for equality and justice, and seeking creative solutions with those who place their trust in us.
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Requisition Number 2021-7382
Employee Type Part-Time
Hours Per Pay Period 48
Shift Day
Work Hours 6:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Weekends and/or Holidays Required No
On Call Required No
Position LocationUS-MI-Muskegon