What are the responsibilities and job description for the NWCS (Marshall) - Direct Care Aide- Part Time position at State of Missouri?
Direct Care Aide
Pay: $17.39 per hour
Northwest Community Services is a State of Missouri agency that operates under the Department of Mental Health.
NWCS is currently recruiting to fill several Direct Care Aide positions to work in Individualized Supported Living (ISL)/Waiver homes located in Marshall, MO. This is entry level direct care work involving the care and treatment of adults with developmental disabilities.
This is a part time position that is not benefit eligible.
Job Duties: Observes, reports, and assists in recording changes in the physical condition, behavioral response, and emotional status of clients; assists in providing basic health care for clients; checks vital signs, and applies simple dressings; maintains a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment for client care and treatment activities; administers medication after completing training that is provided by the agency; uses state vehicles to transport clients to appointments and activities; assists clients in participating in activities (fishing, shopping, going to the movies, out to eat, etc.) with the clients; assists clients with meals, bathing, grooming, etc. as needed.
Skills Needed: Maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment for clients; understand and follow directions; accurately report and record observations; accept and adapt to changes in assignments, methods, and policies; establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff, supervisors, and the general public, exercise good judgment and discretion in the performance of job duties.
Minimum Qualifications
For more information contact Jessica Deal at 660-831-3057 or visit our Marshall Office located at 1547 W Commerce Drive, Marshall, MO.
Committed to retaining a talented workforce
Pay: $17.39 per hour
Northwest Community Services is a State of Missouri agency that operates under the Department of Mental Health.
NWCS is currently recruiting to fill several Direct Care Aide positions to work in Individualized Supported Living (ISL)/Waiver homes located in Marshall, MO. This is entry level direct care work involving the care and treatment of adults with developmental disabilities.
This is a part time position that is not benefit eligible.
Job Duties: Observes, reports, and assists in recording changes in the physical condition, behavioral response, and emotional status of clients; assists in providing basic health care for clients; checks vital signs, and applies simple dressings; maintains a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment for client care and treatment activities; administers medication after completing training that is provided by the agency; uses state vehicles to transport clients to appointments and activities; assists clients in participating in activities (fishing, shopping, going to the movies, out to eat, etc.) with the clients; assists clients with meals, bathing, grooming, etc. as needed.
Skills Needed: Maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment for clients; understand and follow directions; accurately report and record observations; accept and adapt to changes in assignments, methods, and policies; establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff, supervisors, and the general public, exercise good judgment and discretion in the performance of job duties.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED
- 18 years of age
- Valid Missouri Driver's License
- Pass Background Screening, Visit this website for disqualification information, https://dmh.mo.gov/about/employeedisqualification/
For more information contact Jessica Deal at 660-831-3057 or visit our Marshall Office located at 1547 W Commerce Drive, Marshall, MO.
Committed to retaining a talented workforce
Salary : $17