Apartment living Caregiver (Flexible Scheduling)

You give a lot of yourself when you join an organization. That’s why Fraser invests in the health and wellbeing of you — our employees. We know a great staff is key to realizing our mission to make a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of children, adults, and families with special needs.

Plymouth, MN

Fraser

<h3><strong><br /><br />Fraser is more than a job, it&rsquo;s a calling and a profession. At Fraser, you will enjoy competitive pay, flexible hours, a variety of work locations, supervision, and our commitment to high-quality services for children, adults, and families.&nbsp;</strong></h3> <h3><strong><br />Fraser began as a pioneer in Minnesota&rsquo;s Disability Rights Movement and we actively work toward diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in everything we do.</strong></h3> <h3>&nbsp;<strong><br />When you work for Fraser, you can feel empowered knowing that your job is meaningful, that you are working to make access to healthcare more equitable for underserved communities, and that revenues earned will go directly to serving our clients (not to owners/shareholders).</strong></h3> https://fraser.org/

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Full-Time

Overview: Fraser is hiring for motivated and compassionate Direct Support Professionals (DSP&rsquo;s) to work with our clients in a group setting within our group homes and apartments. This position would be working directly with clients, doing everything from helping out with activities of daily living, personal cares, and planning activities in the community. This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about using their abilities to provide high quality care and make a lasting impact on the lives of adults and families with diverse needs! This position offers tuition reimbursement and select tuition discounts, perfect for students interested in nursing, psychology, social work, case management, or other careers in human services. We deeply value our DSP&rsquo;s and take pride in helping develop our entry-level employees into professionals.
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Medication administration</li> <li>Activities of Daily Living (ADL&rsquo;s)</li> <li>Money management</li> <li>Treatment documentation</li> <li>Personal cares (such as bathing, toileting, feeding, etc.) in the group homes</li> <li>Meal preparation (must be willing to handle all types of food)</li> <li>Planning and transportation to/from activities</li> <li>Community integration</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>High School diploma/equivalent preferred.</li> <li>Previous experience working with individuals with diverse needs is preferred, however not required. We offer paid training!</li> <li>Valid Minnesota Driver&rsquo;s License with&nbsp;an acceptable record (non-driving roles also available).</li> <li>Ability to pass DHS background study.</li> <li>Use of clear and understandable written and verbal English.</li> <li>Capacity to work independently and use strong decision-making skills.</li> <li>Physical ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs.</li> <li>Passion for serving our clients.</li> <li>Commitment to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion with focus on culturally responsive practice, internal self-awareness, and reflection.</li> </ul> <br /> <p><strong>Fraser Offers:</strong></p> <ul> <li>$500 or $1,000 hiring bonus depending on location</li> <li>$15.00-$16.00/hour pay (plus meals on some shifts) <ul> <li>Weekend shift differential ($1.00 added to base pay rate for hours worked 10pm Friday through 9am Monday).&nbsp; <ul> <li>If an employee works overtime in a week where the weekend shift differential is applied, the shift differential rate will be factored into a blended overtime rate.&nbsp;</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li>Tuition Reimbursement and Tuition Discount at select colleges and Fraser School</li> <li>Up to five weeks of annual Paid Time Off for full-time staff</li> <li>Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance</li> <li>Health and Flex Savings Accounts</li> <li>Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance</li> <li>403(b) retirement account with Fraser contribution</li> <li>Career growth opportunities</li> <li>Student Loan forgiveness (through Public Service Loan Forgiveness program)</li> <li>Verizon Wireless cell phone plan and accessories discount</li> <li>Robust orientation including 30 hours of paid training</li> <li>Helpful, collaborative, thriving company culture</li> <li>"Give One, Get One" employment referral bonuses</li> </ul> <p><strong>Available Locations and Schedules:</strong></p> <p>Fraser is currently hiring for full-time staff in the north or south metro. Hours vary by location; all potential scheduling options will be discussed during the phone interview. In order to help us best evaluate potential matches to our current openings,&nbsp;<em>please let us know any and all hours you would be available to work</em>.</p>