Afternoon Direct Care Worker

Group home

Mon-Fri 3pm-11pm

Pay:

$15.00 plus $2 incentive for every hour worked until the end of January 2025

• Facilitates the admission and discharge of residents
• Complies with house schedule, rules, policies, and procedures
• Assists in the self-administration of medication
• Responsible for conducting community meetings and groups
• Responsible for implementing the daily activity and house schedules
• Transport residents to scheduled program activities, events, outings, medical/dental appointments, local agencies as deemed on their treatment plan and when applicable unscheduled activities/events
• Responsible to participate and provide oversight in all transportation venues
• Responsible for the safety of the residents and the house
• Responsible for documenting daily progress notes when applicable
• Responsible for protecting resident rights, confidentiality of the resident and medical record
• Notify manager in the event of a safety and clinical issue requiring immediate attention
• Responsible to ensure residents follow their individual daily schedule and when indicated assist with their daily living tasks
• Assisting residents in exercise/wellness activities such as walks in the neighborhood
• Assisting residents in daily living skills when applicable
• Knowledge of CPR as event by annual training documentation
• Knowledge of First Aid
• Responsible for implementing the Safety/Disaster Plan when applicable
• Responsible for completing an Incident and Accident Report when indicated
• Responsible for successfully completing job specific and annual trainings as indicated in the Training Plan
• Responsible for abiding by the Code of Ethics, conduct business in a professional matter
• Responsible for providing at least two-week notice requesting vacation time
• Responsible for calling in sick 8 hours prior to scheduled time to work
• Responsible for working out schedule changes
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must have or must be able to obtain a level 1 fingerprint clearance card
• 1 or more years of experience in this position or related field recommended however willing to train
• Driver’s license Recommended but not required
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• Ability to pass a background check and drug test where applicable
• Ability to speak, read and write English proficiently
• Ability to learn prevention and support methods and implement them
• Ability to learn how to administer medication
• Ability to pass all required training
• Ability to lift 50lbs and perform physical activities