Direct Care Staff/caregiver - Houston, United States - Starei House RTC

Description

Our Motivation/Philosophy

STAREI House believes that with the right treatment, environment, guidance, and opportunity any child is capable of an alternative route to a successful life and the skills needed to face the detours of life.

We feel that regardless of the challenges a child may face and the difficulties they may present, "The Child is worth the effort".

Vision Statement

STAREI House has a vision of providing a place and treatment for every child who simply needs a way up from pain to hope.

Mission Statement

To provide every child that comes through our doors with the quality of care that surpasses all others before us.

To provide a sense of hope and renewed strength to the child who needs it most.

To provide treatment, supportive, structured, nurturing and loving environment so that every child feels that STAREI House offers a tangible "way up".

Job Overview:

Our Caregivers are the heart and soul of what we do. At
Starei House RTC,
we like to celebrate successes and have fun while building meaningful relationships.

Our young men will pull at your heartstrings because they have suffered from a variety of trauma and they are looking for a safe place and some compassion.

Duties:

• Establishes a safe, structured, and comfortable environment for children
• Orients new children
• Knowing where children are at all times
• Supervises children at all times in accordance with their level of need for supervision
• Praises and reward children's appropriate behavior and redirects inappropriate behavior as indicated in the children's management plans
• Intervening as necessary to keep children safe
• Provides training to children on personal hygiene, grooming, chores, and laundry
• Participates in the service planning for children and follows the instructions in the plan
• Conducts group discussions (e.g. activity planning, problem solving) with children as directed by the DCS Supervisor, Program Director and Clinical Director
• Communicates with the DCS Supervisor, Program Director, and/or the Clinical Director regarding treatment needs and problems of individual children
• In the absence of the cook, prepares and serves meals as indicated on the menu plan
• Accompanies children on trips away from the facility
• Interacts with children during active and leisure activities
• Maintains written reports as required
• Reports serious incidents to the Program Director or person in charge in the Director's absence
• Shares with incoming staff information about children's activities, problems, progress, etc.
• Administers, documents, and stores medications as required
• Maintains a safe environment and an acceptable level of cleanliness in the residence
• Submits work orders for repairs and maintenance to the Program Director
• Other duties as assigned

Pay:
$ $14.00 per hour


Benefits:

• Paid orientation
• Paid training

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Rotating weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (preferred)
• Night Shift (preferred)
• Overnight Shift (preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Houston, TX 77078: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person