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Direct Care Staff - Lexington, United States - Advocates
Description
OverviewAre you ready to make a difference?
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma/GED
Additional Shift Details
Mon 7am-3pm, Tues 7am-3pm, Wed 7am-3pm, Thursday 7am-3pm , and Sunday 7am-3pm
Responsibilities
At Advocates, the health and safety of the people in our care, our employees, and the broader community is our top priority.
Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued.
Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.
Why Should I Consider a Career in Human Services?
Our Team members are dedicated to engaging and empowering individuals by forming lasting relationships, collaboratively achieving personal goals, offering creative solutions to everyday and complex situations, and actively listening.
Is Human Services a Fit for Me?
Successful Team members are open-minded, eager and compassionate, and will exercise solid, independent judgement while fostering trustworthy relationships with the individuals that we serve.
Keywords:
direct care, direct support, residential counselor, residential support, group home, group living environment, GLE, CNA, caregiver, caretaker, brain injury, BIS, ABI, TBI, ADLs