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ACR Homes, Full-time Direct Care Professional (38-40 hours/week)

ACR Homes, Minneapolis, MN, United States


Direct Care Professional

Direct Care Professionals assist ACR residents with daily living including personal and health care needs, meals, transportation, and recreational and leisure activities. No experience is necessary. Training is paid at a rate of $16.25/hour for full-time direct care employees.
Employment Information:

Rate of Pay:
$18.25-$20.25/hour for day and evening shifts--dependent on placement location's rate exception differential, if applicable
$20.50-$22.50/hour for weekend shifts --dependent on placement location's rate exception differential, if applicable
$20.50-$22.50/hour for weekday awake overnight shifts --dependent on placement location's rate exception differential, if applicable
$22.75-$24.75/hour for weekend awake overnight shifts (Friday & Saturday) --dependent on placement location's rate exception differential, if applicable
Initial Training pay is $16.25/hour
Range listed above is due to $.50-$2.00/hour House Specific Rate Exception Differentials at specific homes, if applicable.
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Suburban Twin Cities
Benefits Information:

Full-time Direct Care Professionals are eligible for the following benefits:
Paid time off (PTO) & earned sick and safe time (ESST)
Traditional health insurance plan
FREE NICE HEALTHCARE subscription allowing eligible employees free virtual and in-home visits with nurse practitioners and PA's. Options for free prescriptions, mental health services, and xrays (See their website for more details and to find out what's covered free of charge).
Vision, dental, and pet insurance
Long-term disability
Supplemental life insurance
MN Paid Leave
401k
*Additional compensation includes optional asleep shifts paid at $11.50/hr, wage increases starting at 1 year of employment, bonuses, tuition assistance, and advancement opportunities.
**Part-time employees are also eligible for 401K, MN Paid Leave & ESST
Students ages 16 and 17 who want to become Direct Care Professionals, check out the Direct Care Assistant position.
Direct Care Assistant
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:
Interact with residents
Support resident health and well-being
Carry out safety, meal preparation and cleaning procedures
Seek and follow the advice and directions of supervisors
Work effectively with coworkers
Uphold ACR's Core Values
Participate in training and development
Present a positive attitude and professionalism
Adhere to scheduling policies
Be on-call via a cell phone when requested to do so
Adhere to company policies and procedures
Accept other duties as assigned by a superior
Report illegal activity
REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:
You must be at least 18 years old
You must have a drivers license and a relatively clean driving record
You must be able and willing to provide care for both male and female clients
You must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
You must be able to work independently and you must have interpersonal skills including empathy, responsibility, self-control, good judgment, and overall adjustment
You must be able to see, hear, speak, interact, and write in English sufficiently to perform the essential functions of the position
Part-time requires a minimum of 10 shifts/month (2-3 shifts/week) with an increasing number of homes only requiring 2 shifts/week.
Full-time employees must work at least 38-40 hours per week
This is intended as a summary; additional functions and requirements are stated in the full job description below
ACR Homes is an EEO/AA Employer