Job Summary
Join our dedicated team as a Direct Care Worker and become a vital part of providing compassionate, personalized support to individuals with diverse needs. In this role, you will deliver essential patient care, assist with daily living activities, and promote independence within a safe and nurturing environment. Your energy and commitment will help enhance the quality of life for residents across various care settings, including assisted living, nursing homes, memory care units, and home health environments. This paid position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day while developing valuable skills in caregiving and patient support.
Duties
- Provide direct personal care assistance to residents or clients, including help with bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility.
- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as eating, toileting, and transferring using manual handling techniques like Hoyer lifts and patient transfer methods.
- Monitor patients’ vital signs, observe for changes in condition, and document patient responses accurately in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Prepare nutritious meals tailored to dietary needs and assist with meal presentation to promote proper nutrition.
- Support medication administration following prescribed care plans and ensure proper documentation of all medication-related activities.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment by performing light cleaning duties and adhering to infection control protocols.
- Assist with patient monitoring during activities such as hospice care or dementia/memory care to ensure safety and well-being.
- Support residents’ participation in community outings or personal transportation needs while ensuring safety and comfort.
- Communicate effectively with clients and team members to coordinate care plans and address individual needs promptly.
Qualifications
- Prior experience working in group homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or home health environments is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to observe patients carefully and respond appropriately to changes in condition or behavior.
- Knowledge of patient care techniques including medication administration, vital signs measurement, CPR/First Aid certification, and manual handling skills such as Hoyer lifts.
- Familiarity with dementia care, Alzheimer’s care, memory care practices, autism support, intellectual disabilities support, neurodevelopmental disorders, and developmental disabilities is preferred.
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities or senior populations is advantageous.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting safely and assist with patient transfers using appropriate methods.
- Strong communication skills for effective client interaction and teamwork within a caregiving environment.
- Commitment to maintaining HIPAA compliance and respecting client confidentiality at all times.
Join us in creating a positive impact through compassionate caregiving! We are committed to supporting your growth while providing essential services that improve lives every day. This paid position offers a rewarding opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others through dedicated support and personalized care.
Pay: $17.13 - $17.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
Work Location: In person
