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Volunteers of America of Wisconsin
Company Profile | Current Opportunities (2)
Job Location(s): Milwaukee
Employment Term: Regular
Employment TypeFull or Part Time
Hours per Week: 6-40
Work Hours (i.e. shift): all shifts
Start Date:immediate
Starting Salary Range:$13.00/hr
Salary/Benefit Notes:Benefits available for some positions. Part time pro-rated benefits available for some positions.
Required Education: High School or Equivalent
Required Experience: 1 to 5 years
Related Categories:Healthcare - Behavioral Health, Healthcare - Assistants/Aides/CNAs

Position Description

POSITION: Direct Care Worker
LOCATION: Milwaukee, WI
REPORTS TO: Group Home Program Manager



Essential Job Functions Include:
• Provides regular supervision to male resident with aggressive behaviors
• Regularly participates in meal planning, preparation and clean-up
• Routinely assists with household chores, as assigned
• Regularly assists in teaching home management skills such as basic house cleaning, money management or other areas as outlined in the Individual Care Plan
• Participates in the orientation of new resident
• Monitors all activities to ensure health, safety and individual rights of residents are maintained
• Monitors resident medications, as assigned
• Regularly documents activities and other notable events during the course of the workday



Other Job Functions Include:
• May be required to transport resident utilizing either personal or company vehicle
• Attend Training as assigned



Physical Demands:
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule



Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to work both independently and as a team player
• Computer experience including Microsoft Office
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written



Minimum Qualifications:
At least 18 years of age, High School Diploma plus one year of successful work experience. Bachelor's or Associates Degree Prefferred, Driver's license required.



Initial interview and up to nine days of training will take place in Milwaukee. Applicant will be required to attend.



Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.





Contact Information

for more information on our company visit our website at www.voawi.org


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