KJ Therapeutic Learning Center is excited to announce that we are hiring! We are looking for dedicated individuals to fill roles such as certified nursing assistant and direct service provider. If you're interested in home care jobs, we want to hear from you!
Job Openings
Direct Service Provider Lead
Direct Service Provider Lead
Direct Service Provider Lead
St. Petersburg, FL.
Position Overview:
The Direct Service Provider Lead is essential in overseeing the daily operations of a group home, ensuring a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for residents. This role involves managing staff, including certified nursing assistants, coordinating care plans, and fostering a community atmosphere that promotes the well-being and independence of individuals in care. The manager will work closely with families, healthcare professionals, and community resources to ensure that each resident's needs are met effectively. Additionally, the Direct Service Provider Lead will implement policies and procedures that comply with regulatory standards while promoting best practices in care. Ultimately, the goal of this role is to enhance the quality of life for residents and support their personal growth and development.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in a healthcare or social services environment.
Extensive knowledge of regulatory standards and best practices in group home operations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with individuals with disabilities or mental health challenges.
Certification in First Aid and CPR.
Responsibilities:
Oversee and mentor staff, including certified nursing assistants, to deliver exceptional care and support tailored to residents' needs.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals and families to design and implement personalized care plans.
Monitor residents' daily routines and overall well-being, promptly resolving concerns or challenges.
Ensure adherence to all regulations and standards through regular audits and evaluations, particularly in home care jobs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Direct Service Provider Lead
Direct Service Provider Lead
St. Petersburg, FL.
Position Overview:
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for KJ Therapeutic Learning Center serves as a vital direct service provider, delivering direct care to clients in home-based settings. The CNA assists with personal care, daily living activities, and health monitoring for individuals with developmental disabilities. This role requires travel to clients’ homes and a commitment to supporting their independence and well-being.
Key Responsibilities:
Client Care & Personal Assistance
- Deliver personalized care services, including assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting, while prioritizing client comfort and dignity.
- Support client mobility through safe transfers from beds, chairs, and wheelchairs, and provide ambulation assistance as required.
- Assist with feeding and ensure clients receive proper nutrition in alignment with individualized care plans.
- Maintain clients' personal dignity by ensuring they are neatly dressed, groomed, and hygienic at all times.
Medication Assistance:
- Support clients in self-administering medications and delivering medications to clients.
- Review medication labels and ensure clients take the proper dosage.
- Assist with the application of topical medications.
- Maintain accurate records of all medication assistance provided.
Home Environment Maintenance:
- Ensure a clean, safe, and healthy home environment for clients by performing light housekeeping tasks, including tidying living areas, bathrooms, and kitchens.
- Help clients arrange and organize their personal living spaces to promote comfort and safety.
- Encourage client independence by supporting their involvement in home maintenance activities when suitable.
Required Qualifications:
- Completion of formal training and certification as a Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, with evidence provided.
- Preferred: At least 1 year of experience in home healthcare or group home settings, particularly in home care jobs.
- Physical capability to push or pull 50 pounds or more, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Availability to work on holidays and during inclement weather.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Genuine desire to serve and care for others.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively, overcoming barriers and obstacles.
- Active Certified Nurse Assistant license.
Direct Service Provider
Direct Service Provider Lead
Direct Service Provider
St. Petersburg, FL.
Position Overview:
The Direct Service Provider (DSP) at KJ Therapeutic Learning Center will deliver individualized therapeutic and behavioral support to clients with developmental, emotional, or cognitive challenges. This role requires collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to implement care plans, monitor progress, and ensure a safe, nurturing environment for clients, akin to the responsibilities of a certified nursing assistant in home care jobs.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum of 1 year of leadership experience in a healthcare or social services environment.
Knowledge of regulatory standards and best practices in group home operations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with individuals with disabilities or mental health challenges.
Certification in First Aid and CPR.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with healthcare professionals and families to design and implement personalized care plans.
Monitor residents' daily routines and overall well-being, promptly resolving concerns or challenges.
Personal Care: Assistance with bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Housekeeping: Light cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation.
