Direct Care Worker
Quick Apply Full-time 1 hour ago Full Job Description KEY FUNCTIONS AND EXPECTED PERFORMANCES:
Requirements:
Extensive knowledge of best practices in the provision of direct care; Experience in administering prescribed medications and treatments; Exceptional ability to assist clients with mobility, personal care, and hygiene needs; Willingness to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Responsibilities:
Monitor the physical appearance and hygiene of consumers, taking actions necessary to ensure the same; Monitor and respond appropriately to consumers' emotional, physical, social, educational, and spiritual needs; Sit with and observe consumers and aid during meals; Adhere to the principle of normalization (i.
e.
, respect, privacy, and confidentiality); Plan, coordinated and implemented appropriate recreational activities based on consumers' preferences and provided adequate and appropriate supervision; Ensure community outings are pre-approved by the supervisor and the supervisor is kept informed of any changes before taking consumers on outings; Attend assigned IP meetings, and provide input/information for the IP meeting process (i.
e.
, assessment, record data for goals, recommendations); Record data for behavior management programs/guidelines; Assist and train consumers on daily living skills; Complete 30-day reviews and worksheets for consumers as assigned; Complete or assist consumers with daily laundry, mending, ironing, and cooking preparation as needed; Implement medical procedures as directed by the nurse or the appropriate supervisor; Advocate for consumers when accompanying them to medical appointments; Monitor appropriate medical appointment procedures (i.
e.
, ensure completion of all forms, follow-up appointments, etc.
); Administer and document medications and medical treatments as prescribed; Communicate all medical concerns promptly to the appropriate person; Ensure all medications and medical supplies are picked up from the nurse's office as needed; Transport consumers to doctors' appointments and monitor consumer's behavior during transit; Flex work schedule to meet the needs of transporting consumers; Complete vehicle/driving training provided by the agency and consistently demonstrate proper driving techniques; CMT, CNA or relevant experience a plus.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Requirements:
Extensive knowledge of best practices in the provision of direct care; Experience in administering prescribed medications and treatments; Exceptional ability to assist clients with mobility, personal care, and hygiene needs; Willingness to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Responsibilities:
Monitor the physical appearance and hygiene of consumers, taking actions necessary to ensure the same; Monitor and respond appropriately to consumers' emotional, physical, social, educational, and spiritual needs; Sit with and observe consumers and aid during meals; Adhere to the principle of normalization (i.
e.
, respect, privacy, and confidentiality); Plan, coordinated and implemented appropriate recreational activities based on consumers' preferences and provided adequate and appropriate supervision; Ensure community outings are pre-approved by the supervisor and the supervisor is kept informed of any changes before taking consumers on outings; Attend assigned IP meetings, and provide input/information for the IP meeting process (i.
e.
, assessment, record data for goals, recommendations); Record data for behavior management programs/guidelines; Assist and train consumers on daily living skills; Complete 30-day reviews and worksheets for consumers as assigned; Complete or assist consumers with daily laundry, mending, ironing, and cooking preparation as needed; Implement medical procedures as directed by the nurse or the appropriate supervisor; Advocate for consumers when accompanying them to medical appointments; Monitor appropriate medical appointment procedures (i.
e.
, ensure completion of all forms, follow-up appointments, etc.
); Administer and document medications and medical treatments as prescribed; Communicate all medical concerns promptly to the appropriate person; Ensure all medications and medical supplies are picked up from the nurse's office as needed; Transport consumers to doctors' appointments and monitor consumer's behavior during transit; Flex work schedule to meet the needs of transporting consumers; Complete vehicle/driving training provided by the agency and consistently demonstrate proper driving techniques; CMT, CNA or relevant experience a plus.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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