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Lead Aide Position

Stay Graceful

Sioux Falls, SD

Posted/Updated: 9 days ago

Job Description
  • JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you a caring, passionate individual who wants to make a difference in someone's life?
JOIN OUR TEAM!
*There is an on-call rotation with this position. It includes 1 night a week, and every 3-5th weekend*
We expect unfailing honesty, respect for the dignity and individuality of human beings, and a commitment to professional services. With well trained, professional care providers like you, we know we can be exceptional in caring for clients who want to Stay Graceful!
Responsibilities:

  • Provides direct supervision and daily care of Stay Graceful clients primarily in their home environment.
  • Implements and maintains a professional and caring relationship with all clients; providing reliable care, limit setting and boundaries while demonstrating understanding of the clients’ needs at all times.
  • Plans and participates in activities with the clients as outlined in the care plan.
  • Attends and actively participates in weekly team meetings, group supervision, and completes in-service hours annually as required by state regulations.
  • Maintains a professional, courteous and helpful relationship with clients family and other primary social supporters
  • Adheres to Stay Graceful’s Standard Operations Procedures and South Dakota State
  • Regulations/Administrative Rules relating to in-home care.
  • Assures all clients, coworkers and family members are treated equally and with respect.
  • Responsible for the quality of services and completion of necessary in-home care duties and related training including:

*Medication Management
*CPR training
*First Aid training
*Training in life skills and other care techniques and adherence to these techniques
*Daily care support may include assisting clients in household cleaning, laundry, cooking meals, grocery shopping, communicating with family and friends, and personal grooming.
*Completes and/or assures completion of necessary documentation and reports by the work day.

  • Knowledgeable and reflect Stay Graceful’s Mission Statement, Core Values and Vision Statement.
  • Each In-Home Care Provider is expected to meet Stay Graceful’s Code of Conduct, Professionalism, and Ethics.

Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Equivalencies:
No degree required. Applicable experience strongly preferred in Human Services or a related field. Applicants with excellent abilities in communication via email, Word, and medical records preferred. All candidates must have (or qualify to obtain) a current South Dakota driver’s license, proof of insurance and be cleared through the Division of Criminal Investigation.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to perform duties as outlined above including lifting 10-20 lbs.
Continual standing and walking during shift.
Continual talking in person or on the phone during shift.
Ability to perform duties as outlined above including lifting 10-20 lbs.
Will occasionally encounter toxic chemicals during shift.
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants who have been charged with a DUI within the past 5 years or have ever been charged with a violent crime or felony are ineligible for employment with Stay Graceful.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • On call
  • Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Sioux Falls, SD: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week