Residential Living Assistant jobs in Fort Smith, AR

If you have a caring heart and a dedication to helping others, we may be the place for you! Stepping Stone School in Alma is hiring for our Cedar Ridge ICF.
Weekend Day Shift - 8 am - 8 pm, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Possible fill in shifts when needed.

This is a position in a Long Term Care Facility for clients with disabilities. The LSI will be teaching daily living skills to the clients by helping in the kitchen, giving baths, cleaning bedrooms, working on academics, exercising and socializing. You will also be monitoring for health and safety of each client.

NOTICE: This position has been designated a “safety sensitive position” within the meaning of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment Act of 2016, as amended, and no person currently using any marijuana product will be hired for or permitted to perform this position regardless the person’s status as a qualifying patient or caregiver under that Amendment.

Qualifications and Skills

High School Diploma or GED or 2 years verifiable experience with clients with disabilities. Must be able to pass background check, drug screen and CPR class. CNA not required.
Ideal applicants will have a strong desire to work with adults who have an intellectual disability with a varying degree of abilities and disabilities. We are also seeking applicants who can work well independently and as part of a team and those who are interested in working for a company that provides opportunities for professional growth and development.
We provide all of the necessary training for our staff to be successful in the field including but not limited to CPR, 1st Aid, medication administration and behavioral safety training. Stepping Stone School offers a generous benefits package to employees including paid time off, health, vision and dental insurance, and retirement planning.

All interested applicants must complete an application and must be able to pass a drug test and criminal background check which includes a driving record.
Job Type: Full-time
Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED (verified from educational institution) OR
• 2 years verifiable experience working with Intellectual and/or developmental disabled individuals
• Driver's License

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $12.25 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Every weekend

Application Question(s):

• Do you have reliable transportation?
• Can you pass a pre-employment drug test, criminal and maltreatment background check?

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person