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Direct Care Worker

LADD Inc
Dowagiac, MI Part Time
POSTED ON 7/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/9/2026

Direct Care Workers Make the Difference!
Join Our LADD Team and Change Lives!

Make the Difference Every Day!

Do you have a heart for helping others? Are you looking for meaningful work where you can make a real impact in someone's life? Join LADD (Living Alternatives for the Developmentally Disabled) and become part of a team that is committed to supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in living their best lives.

At LADD, we don't just provide care-we build relationships, encourage independence, and create opportunities for the people we support to thrive. If you're compassionate, dependable, and ready to make a difference, we'd love to meet you!

Open Interviews – No Appointment Needed!

Every Tuesday and Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Stop in when it's convenient for you! Interviews are conducted on a walk-in basis.

Interview Location: LADD Corporate Office 300 Whitney Street Dowagiac, MI 49047 (Located directly behind Taco Bell.)

Ready to get to work? If your interview, scheduling availability, and background screenings are all acceptable, you could begin working as early as Thursday of the same week! Complete an online application at www.laddinc.net.

Pay

Starting at $17.13 per hour

Schedule

  • 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift are available Dowagiac, Cassopolis, Marcellus, and Niles
  • 16–32 hours per week
  • Every other weekend required
  • Opportunity to pick up additional hours at other locations, with the potential to work up to 40 hours per week

What You'll Do

As a Professional Care Technician, you will:

  • Support individuals with daily living activities while promoting independence
  • Assist with personal care and household tasks
  • Transport individuals to appointments and community activities
  • Encourage participation in recreational and social events
  • Administer medications after training (as applicable)
  • Complete documentation accurately and timely
  • Build meaningful relationships while providing compassionate, person-centered care

What We're Looking For

  • At least 18 years of age
  • Valid driver's license
  • Compassionate, patient, and dependable
  • Ability to pass required background screenings
  • Able to complete a physical examination and TB test
  • Willing to work rotating weekends
  • Commitment to maintaining confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and HITECH regulations

Why Join LADD?

  • Paid on-the-job training, including CPR/First Aid, Mandt, and more
  • Flexible scheduling opportunities
  • Flex Time (Paid Time Off)
  • Holiday Pay and Birthday Pay after eligibility requirements are met
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for eligible employees
  • Employer-paid Life Insurance for eligible employees
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with potential employer contributions
  • Opportunities for advancement and promotion from within
  • Paid community outings, including sporting events, movies, health and fitness activities, and more

Our Mission

At LADD, We Value P.E.O.P.L.E.-all people. Every day is an opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of those we support, their families, your coworkers, and our community.

LADD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and follows all applicable state and federal employment regulations.

Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply today at: http://www.laddinc.net

LADD employs 500 people across Southwest Michigan
We follow all State and Federal Employment Regulations

Salary : $17

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