Care Companion
Care Companion
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Job Description
Pay: $19/hr Mileage reimbursement
The Care Companion is responsible for engaging members (clients) in service by providing direct care to increase socialization and connect to community and resources in the designated community! This position does not have a designated office space within an LSS property.
What LSS offers you:
- All employees have access to childcare assistance discounts on events and services an employee assistance program financial counselling a wellness program and UKG Wallet which allows you to access your payroll dollars before payday!
- Mileage reimbursement for travel to and with persons served.
- Employees working 30 hours a week have access to medical dental life vision 403(b) plan with a match and other ancillary plans.
- Generous PTO plan that includes paid holidays and float days.
- Paid training during your orientation and throughout your employment.
- Opportunities to grow your career at LSS within our 24 different services.
- A diverse workplace with an outstanding reputation for putting the persons served and employees first.
- An ALIVE Workplace that is Supportive Positive Healthy and Fun!
As a Care Companion you will:
- Complete program outreach friendly visits (telephonic and inperson) light household chores and personal errands (such as grocery shopping and transportation).
- Document direct care visits of members in service assuring compliance with program regulations and managing relationships with multiple stakeholders in the community.
- Provide provision of direct client services including LSS Healthy Transitions and similar services under the supervision of a certified staff member.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Ability to work well with diverse individuals families groups and organizations and demonstrate compassion patience flexibility and respect for others.
- Provide regular inhome/telephonic visits to members and provide transportation in the community as needed.
- Have dependable transportation and be willing to transport members in your vehicle.
- Computer skills bookkeeping computer spreadsheets and word processing skills required.
- Excellent communication and customer service abilities required.
- Organizational skills problemsolving and the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
- A valid drivers license a clean driving record and background checks are required.
Lutheran Social Service MN is a dynamic social service organization serving children youth and families people with disabilities older adults and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge energize and rewards employees. Consider joining us!
Lutheran Social Service of MN is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender race culture religion ethnicity protected veteran status and/or disability. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism discrimination bias and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity safety and respect.
Employment Type
Hourly
