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General Statement of Responsibilities:
The Direct Care Professional (DCP) assists persons with their daily living activities, personal care and with the implementation of programs of special interest and individualized according to needs and preferences. Participates in the preparation and supervision of daily meals. Provide supervision to assure that individuals are safe.
Direct Care Professional will promote an unconditional “culture of gentleness” by using positive support and approaches and always treating people with dignity and respect. She/he will adhere to Community Opportunity Center, Non-Profit Housing Corporation (COC, NPHC) policies and procedures, public acts, rules and regulations under which homes associated with COC operate, including directives and standards set forth by the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN).
Core Relationships:
1. Reports to the Administrator
2. Maintains positive and professional relationships with persons served, families, guardians and Power of Attorney’s (POA’s), personnel throughout the corporation, business partners and members of the community.
Job Specific Responsibilities:
1. Assures that applicable COC Policies and Procedures are known and carried out in the house.
2. Provides, or when appropriate, offers individuals supported by COC with instruction in the
skill areas of:
a. Self-sufficiency f. Employment
b. Nutrition, meal preparation and g. Community Resources
serving meals, clean-up h. Emotional Maturity
c. Physical health i. Communication
d. Social Development j. Leisure time activities
e. Interdependence
3. Transports persons as needed for employment, activities, and appointments; Schedules
appointments and keeps track of recurring appointments and activities; Updates transportation log
4. Assures medical, dental, and other needs are met. Administers and documents the
administering of medications and handles medical appointments and necessary follow-up
documentation as requested. Guides and assists with personal care needs
which may include assisting with bathing, personal hygiene activities, administering medication and applying topical medications, handling catheters, colostomy bags, feeding tubes, and other personal care needs.
5. Maintains requested data for the Home, Department of Health and Human Services
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Full Time
$29k-36k (estimate)
04/27/2024
06/26/2024
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