Direct Care Aide
Family Service Association - Fall River
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Job overview
Family Service Association - Fall River is hiring a Direct Care Aide. The Home Assistance Program seeks caring individuals to provide assistance, cueing, and supervision to members living in their own homes in the New Bedford area. This role promotes independence, dignity, and a higher quality of life for those served. The program offers flexible daytime shifts, including weekends and holidays with differential pay, and a team-based approach.
Key focus areas include Assist with personal care, Perform light housekeeping, and Do laundry and shopping.
Successful candidates bring Reliable Transportation, Sincere Desire To Assist Members With ADLs, and Good Communication Skills. Important skills include Communication, English, and Portuguese.
Skills & qualifications
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Full job description
Our Home Assistance Program is looking for caring, compassionate individuals to provide assistance or cueing and supervision to members living in their own home in the New Bedford area.
The program offers:
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Flexible shifts — perfect for parents or students!
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Daytime shifts only, 7 days a week.
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Weekends/holidays have a differential pay.
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Team approach working with an RN and Social Worker/Case Manager.
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Starting pay of $20 per visit! $21.50 on weekends and holidays!!
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Experience in the healthcare field.
Play a vital role in promoting independence, dignity, and a higher quality of life for the people we serve!
Duties Include:
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Assistance with personal care.
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Light housekeeping.
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Laundry, shopping.
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May include meal prep, if needed.
Must Have:
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Reliable transportation.
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A sincere desire to assist members with their ADLs.
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Good communication skills.
Experience in providing homecare and/or working with adults with a medical or mental health diagnosis strongly preferred! No CNA license required if you possess the experience.
Candidates must pass CORI and CPS (child protective services) background checks.
Based on member need, we are seeking bi-lingual English/Portuguese speaking candidates. Bi-lingual Portuguese/English speaking candidates are encouraged to apply.
Family Service Association is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Family Service Association is a comprehensive private, non-profit social service agency dedicated to the development and implementation of services designed to provide strength and support to individuals and families throughout southeastern Massachusetts. Headquartered in Fall River, Family Service Association strives to increase the capacity of individuals and families to cope with the stresses of family life and interpersonal relationships in a positive, productive and health-improving manner. This agency is a leading provider of professional social services in the South Coast region of Massachusetts, with a 130-year tradition of high quality.
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