Medical Caregiver
Job Description Summary
Medical Support workers functions as a member of the individualized program planning team and provides care for high medical need individual in a group home. Areas of support include: communication, motor, socialization, daily living, health and safety, cognitive and personal/leisure skills.
Job Description
Our Uncompromising Mission: To empower adults with intellectual or Developmental Disabilities to live life to the fullest through assisting with the activities of daily living.
Unlock your potential with Duet.
About Us:
At Duet (formerly ENCOR), we provide support services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities with a focus on empowerment and independence throughout 5 counties in Eastern Nebraska. We assist in the activities of daily living, provide community engagement opportunities, job coaching, and life skills training, as well as skilled nursing care as needed. Given we provide support 24/7, we offer a variety of shifts that can accommodate your schedule.
A Day in the Life:
Empower our individuals served to make independent choices and live life to its fullest through teaching and promoting independence in daily living activities
Complete assessments and develop goals
Partner with the individual and ISP teams to develop programs that will provide steps to reach desired goals
Follow person-centered plans and complete proper documentation
Transport supported individual to a variety of locations in the community, including doctor’s appointments
Other duties as assigned
For the safety of those we serve, we ask the following:
Demonstrated strong work ethic
Possess a valid driver’s license in good standing with a relatively clean driving history
Possess reliable and insured transportation
Able to pass a drug screen, physical, and background check
Demonstrated ability to effectively and clearly communicate with persons supported, parents, and staff in a professional and courteous manner
Demonstrate basic computer skills (including e-mail software)
What Makes us Special: (full-time employees)
Truly rewarding nonprofit experience in health & human services field
On-The-Job (OJT) training with mentor programs
100% employer-paid single coverage health insurance (medical, dental and vision are paid by the company for every employee) after a 90-day waiting period
Company-paid Short-Term-Disability & Long-Term Disability
Company-paid Life Insurance
Casual Dress
12 days Paid Vacation & 12 days Paid Sick Time (24 days total)
11 paid holidays
Pension & Retirement Programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.25 per hour
Benefits:
Paid orientation
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Paid training
Medical Specialty:
Home Health
Application Question(s):
How many years of working with high medical need patients do you have?
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required)
CNA (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Night Shift (Required)
Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person