Caregiver - University Students - Community Living Centers : Job Details

Do you have a passion for helping others? Do you want to enhance the quality of life for others?

If so, we have the perfect job for you!

Community Living Centers, Inc. provides support to individuals that have developmental disabilities in a residential environment. Our goal is to provide safe and comfortable homes that are welcomed in their communities.

We actively promote wellness of body, mind, and spirit by providing an enriching environment of opportunities for all of our residents.

Currently, we have part time positions in our community living support program with varying hours. We have short shifts as little as 2-3 hours or longer shifts based on the needs of the client. We make every effort to work around your schedule.

• Must be able to work some weekend shifts.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally
• You must have reliable transportation and valid driver's license
• You must pass drug, alcohol, employment, criminal background, and Motor Vehicle checks as a condition of contract employment.
• Attend University where person served is enrolled.
• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds

Essential Functions:

• Meal preparation, laundry, light household chores.
• Activities of daily living (such as bathing, grooming, dressing, etc.).
• Keep person served safe and continue to monitor health and safety.
• Complete documentation requirements (i.e. Progress notes, data logs, timesheets, etc.) which reflect goals and objectives worked on with person served.
• Encourage each person served, where appropriate, to engage in recreational, entertainment or educational activities, such as games, reading, movies, outdoor activities, arts and crafts, etc.
• Participation and assistance at medical appointments.
• Transport and attend classes with person served as needed.
• Knowledge of Culture of Gentleness/Gentle Teaching
• Others duties as assigned.

Qualifications include:

• Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally
• You must have reliable transportation and valid driver's license
• You must pass drug, alcohol, employment, criminal background, and Motor Vehicle checks as a condition of contract employment.
• Must be able to attend classes with person served.
• Currently attending college i.e. University of Michigan-AA, Hope College, or Central Michigan University
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Must have current CPR/First Aid

Required Training:

• Recipient Rights
• CPR/FA
• Bloodborne Pathogens
• Cultural Competency
• Limited English Proficiency
• Medicaid Integrity
• Emergency Preparedness
• Clinical Due Process, Grievance and Appeals
• Standards for Community Living Support Services