What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Care Staff position at The Nicholas House at Warner Robins?
Overview
Join our dedicated team as a Direct Care Staff member and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals requiring personalized support and compassionate care. In this vital role, you will provide assistance with daily living activities, promote independence, and foster a safe, respectful environment for residents with diverse needs. Your energetic and caring approach will help create a warm community where residents feel valued and supported every day.
Responsibilities
- Supervises, protects and cares for children (individually and in groups) at all times
- Support residents with medication administration following prescribed protocols and safety guidelines
- Assists residents in achieving their Needs and Service Plan
- Notes resident’s progress, identifies possible need for professional services; communicates findings to professional staff
- Prepares behavioral and incident reports, as needed
- Documents residents’ day-to-day activities
- Attends various community events and functions with residents
- Administers discipline and sets limits for acceptable behaviors
- Reports suspected neglect or abuse as a Mandated Reporter
- Schedules resident’s medical and dental appointments as needed
- Conducts monthly resident weight check
- Prepares meals, performs housekeeping duties and maintains facility in accordance with Company policies and procedures
- Transports residents to medical and dental appointments
- Charts resident’s progress and day-to-day activities
- Assists residents with grooming and bathing, if necessary
- Handles any crisis intervention for residents posing a danger to themselves, others or property including physical aggression and self-abusive behavior.
- Works with residents to handle individual problems and achieving their personal goals
- Engage in group activities, social support, and behavioral management to promote mental well-being and community involvement.
Qualifications
- Must be able to work various shifts per week (including one weekend per month)
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Be authorized to work in the United States.
- Valid Driver’s License
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
- Minimum Age -21 and older
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or cognitive impairments is highly valued.
- Required two (2) year minimum paid experience providing direct supervision of children.
- Required experience providing type of care specific to working with at-risk children/youth
- Knowledge of, and the ability to comply with applicable laws governing residential child care facilities
Pay: $12.00 - $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12 - $20