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In 2017 Amada Senior Care Tacoma partnered with Neuro Community Care with the goal to promote independence and assistance to Wounded Warriors.
As a Community Support Specialist, you will be working with US military veterans to develop individual plans geared towards achieving their individual goals.
Job Type:Part-Time/ 10Hrs. per week/ $18-$20Hr.
Apply directly on our website at https://careers.hireology.com/amadaseniorcare-oregonwashington/315666/description
The Ideal Candidate:
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate will have compassion and an understanding of the complex lifelong needs of persons with brain injury and the challenges they face.
Responsibilities will include:
Assisting the Warrior in acquiring, retaining and improving skills necessary to reside as independently as possible at home (e.g. household chores and organization, meal planning/prep or shopping, etc.)
Providing functional support on an individualized basis (e.g. assist with cognitive/memory strategies - reading, puzzles, cards, organizational tools; creative activities - music, art, painting)
Supporting, accompanying and transporting the Warrior to a variety of community-based resources in a variety of community-based settings (e.g. recreational activities - fishing; volunteering)
Participating in various exercise and physical activities (e.g. walking, outdoor activities)
Identifying and documenting physical, social and emotional goal directed activities
Using interpersonal and attention to detail skills
Requirements:
Previous experience in the US Military
Preferred Experience:
Working with individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and PTDS
Behavioral health and/or recreational therapy
Amada Senior Care is an equal opportunity employer:
It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and to administer all aspects and conditions of employment without regard to the following: Race Color Age Sex Sexual orientation Gender Gender identity and gender expression Religion, including dress and grooming practices National origin, including language use restrictions Pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding Marital status Genetic information, including family medical history Physical or mental disability Military or veteran status Citizenship and/or immigration status Child or spousal support withholding Domestic violence, assault, or stalking victim status Medical conditions, including cancer and AIDS/HIV Denial of family or medical care leave Political activities or affiliations Lawful conduct occurring during nonworking hours not on Company premises Credit report or credit information Prior non-conviction arrest record Any other protected class, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
