What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Care Worker position at Independence Care?
Overview
Join our dedicated team as a Personal Care Assistant and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals requiring compassionate, personalized support. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive assistance with daily living activities, promote independence, and ensure safety and well-being in various care settings. Your energetic and caring approach will help create a warm, respectful environment where clients feel valued and supported every day. This paid position offers an opportunity to develop your caregiving skills while making a positive impact on the community.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support using manual handling techniques and patient transfer methods such as Hoyer lifts.
- Monitor patients’ health by taking vital signs, observing for changes in condition, and reporting findings accurately to healthcare professionals.
- Prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary needs and assist with meal consumption to promote proper nutrition.
- Support clients with medication administration following care plans and ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations for patient privacy.
- Provide transportation assistance for appointments, errands, or community outings, ensuring safety during transfers and travel.
- Maintain a clean, safe environment by performing light cleaning duties and adhering to infection control protocols.
- Document care activities meticulously in client records, including patient observations, progress notes, and updates on resident rights and care plans.
Experience
- Prior experience working in group homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or home health environments is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to monitor patients’ vital signs and recognize signs of medical emergencies such as dementia or Alzheimer’s-related behaviors.
- Experience providing specialized care for individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, or dementia is advantageous.
- Knowledge of medication administration procedures and first aid/CPR certification is required or highly desirable.
- Familiarity with patient transfer methods like Hoyer lifts and patient personal care assistance techniques is essential.
- Background in social work or experience supporting residents’ rights within long-term or hospice care settings enhances your candidacy.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, and healthcare teams while maintaining confidentiality per HIPAA standards.
Join us to empower individuals through compassionate caregiving—where your dedication fosters independence, dignity, and joy in everyday life!
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20