What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Care Worker (DCW) position at Jackson's Best Care?
We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate and dependable Direct Care Worker to provide care for clients with physical, emotional, or cognitive limitations. Your duties will include providing companionship and supervising various activities.
Responsibilities:
- Providing mentally and physically disabled clients with assistance, companionship, and comfort.
- Facilitating appropriate professional intervention, when required.
- Engaging clients in suitable activities, such as socializing, playing games, or reading out loud.
- Accompanying clients on medical appointments and outings.
- Maintaining a hygienic and safe environment.
Job Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED.
- CPR and first aid certification.
- A minimum of 1 years' of experience as a Direct Care Worker.
- Extensive experience in supervising and assisting clients, as well as engaging them in suitable activities.
- Experience in monitoring clients' conditions.
- Ability to perform basic housekeeping tasks, prepare meals, and run errands.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, a caring approach, and physical fitness.
- Ability to ensure clients' safety and provide comfort.
- Experience dealing with clients that have intellectual and behavioral disability.
- MUST be dependable.
- MUST have a valid drivers license and own transportation.
- MUST have proof of insurance.
- MUST be able to pass a background check.
- MUST be willing to complete all required trainings within 30 days of hire.
- MUST be available to work day shifts, evenings and weekends.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $15
