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Adult Caregiver

Are you looking for a rewarding and fun career? We care for older adults and individuals with disabilities during the day to help to allow them to live at home with their families. 

Full-time position available, hours are worked between 8:00am-4:00pm; Monday thru Friday only (no weekends or holidays), 66 hours over a two-week period.

Our Adult Caregivers / Program Assistants help participants of the program to have an enjoyable experience while providing opportunities, cares, and services following the written service plan for the participants.

  • Help develop programming schedule and do activities both on and off site. 
  • Prepare, serve, clean up meals and snacks.
  • Assure cleanliness and safety.
  • Involves driving the activities transport vehicle.
  • Assure medications are taken as ordered, assess accuchecks, weights, and vitals.
  • Provide personal cares (such as baths and toileting).
  • Work independently and as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
  • Job Description available:  Program Assistant-MERIT Centre

RequirementsMust be 18 yrs. of age.  Experience working in Assisted Living, Long-Term Care, or Home Health Care; or as a DSP or RA is beneficial, but not required.  Valid driver’s license preferred.


Perks for working at the Merit Center

  • Tuition Reimbursement- Up to $3,000 per year.
  • Paid Time Off Program and Paid Volunteer Time
  • Health, Dental, Life and Vision Insurance
  • HRA and FSA
  • Long and Short-Term Disability,
  • Critical Care and Accident Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with match
  • Paid Training

 

Facility: Merit Center
Department: Adult Day Center
Status: Full Time
Shift: Days
Position/Job: Other
Location: La Crosse WI