Direct Care Worker
Job Summary
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Clock in and out on time using the company timekeeping system
- Accurately document services provided during each shift
- Report any changes in an individuals health behavior or environment to management promptly
- Follow all agency policies procedures and state regulations
- Assist with personal hygiene grooming dressing and feeding
- Support mobility and ambulation as needed
- Assist with toileting including the use of bedpans urinals or commode chairs when necessary
- Monitor health and wellness and report concerns
- Remind or assist with medication self-administration after proper training
- Encourage individuals to build and maintain daily living skills
- Support self-help activities and independence whenever possible
- Foster positive and respectful relationships between housemates
- Maintain a clean safe and comfortable home environment
- Perform light housekeeping duties including laundry bed making and cleaning
- Assist with meal planning grocery shopping food preparation and clean-up
- Accompany individuals to medical appointments and community activities
- Transport individuals when required
- Support participation in community events and daily activities
- Ensure the safety and well-being of individuals at all times
- Maintain a respectful supportive and positive environment
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the individuals served
- High School Diploma or GED (preferred or required depending on program)
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Valid drivers license (for positions requiring transportation)
- Ability to work in group home or home-like settings
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to interact professionally with individuals served coworkers families and outside professionals
- Ability to perform physical job duties including bending lifting pushing pulling and standing or walking for extended periods
- Medication Administration
- CPR / First Aid
- Prevention and Support / Behavioral Training
- Additional training as required by Arizona state regulations or agency policy
Build independence and life skills
Participate in their community
Experience dignity respect and support
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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