Attendant Care Employee-Portsmouth and Somersworth NH

Job description Granite State Independent Living (GSIL) has an immediate need for Attendant Care Employees - (ACE) in Durham, Portsmouth and Somersworth NH!As an ACE for Granite State Independent Living, you can make a meaningful impact by providing compassionate support to our consumers and promoting their independence.Flexible schedules: Ranging from 10-20 hours a week (Schedules set by consumers).Job Types: Per Diem.Salary: $18.00-22.00 per hour.ACE Qualifications include:LNA License is NOT required for this position. High school diploma not required for this position. Must be 18 years old.Must be able to frequently lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds or more.Adequate car insurance (if applicable).ACE Duties and Responsibilities:Activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, eating).Provide in-home care. Range of motion/exercises.Laundry, meal preparation, housekeeping, organization etc. Assisting with ambulation and transfers.Use of mechanical lifting devices (will provide training if necessary).Medication assistance (reminding a consumer of when it is time to take their medication).Providing support in the community with running errands.About UsGranite State Independent Living is a statewide non-profit and New Hampshire's only Center for Independent Living, we stay close to our roots with a focus on our 5 core services of education, information, advocacy, support, and transition services for people with disabilities and underserved youth. We can speak and think with authority on behalf of the people we serve and support because we are led by a board of directors and staff of which over 51% are people with disabilities. We carry out our mission through our Home Care Services, Community-Based Disability Supports and Employment Services. With the help of our local New Hampshire communities, we assist people with the tools for living life independently, so they can change their lives for the better. While much has changed over the years, one thing remains the same; GSIL is committed to the principle of personal choice and direction. **Pass criminal background check.