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Kansas Neurological Institute

KNI is home to approximately 140 residents in 20 homes and practices a person-centered philosophy to support our residents so they can have the quality of life they deserve by recognizing their individuality, honoring their choices, protecting and maintaining their health, helping to build and maintain their relationships with others, and making sure that they are included in every aspect of their lives: in their homes, in their jobs, and in the community.

About the Position:

• Unclassified
• Full-time
• Shifts vary with rotating weekends required
• Benefits Eligible

Compensation:

• Hourly Pay Range: $16.16 per hour plus $.50 shift differential for hours worked between 2 pm and 7 am

Position Summary: Provide direct service and support to the people who live at KNI so they can achieve personal growth and well-being, realize choice, attain full inclusion and celebrate their individuality. Provide an environment that promotes a meaningful life.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Maintain frequent positive interactions with the individuals living at KNI.
• Support and assist people in the implementation of personal lifestyle plans
• Plan and ensure community inclusion
• Serve as a positive role model to the individuals living at KNI
• Provide appropriate person centered supports and services utilizing task partnering and incidental teaching when assisting with activities of daily living, such as:
• Basic housekeeping
• hygiene
• grooming
• dressing
• cooking
• eating
• working
• shopping
• laundry
• learning and recreation activities
• Participate in all aspects of training

Qualifications:

Licensing & Certification

• Active Certified Nursing Aide preferred but will be provided and required as part of required training.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ocassional overtime, with shifts lasting up to a maximum of 16 hours per day
• Ability to work rotating weekends
• Required lifting of up to 30 pounds repeatedly thoughout shift
• Able to stand, sit, walk, bend, stoop and twist for long periods of time throughout shift
• Must keep CNA and CMA licenses current once obtained
• Must stay current with CPR, KNI risk managment procedures, proper lifting techniques and all other training needed to keep KNI in compliance
• Work location and hours may be changed as staffing needs change

Preferred Qualifications

• High-school education or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Previous experience caring for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements

• Ability to take and pass a drug screen
• Ability to pass a criminal background check

Equal Employment Opportunity

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.16 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Topeka, KS 66604: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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